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BBC在线收听下载:朝鲜半岛紧张局势加剧
短语讲解:
1. China has warned against increasing tensions on the Korean peninsula,saying there was a feeling a conflict could break out at any time.
break out (战争、打斗等不愉快事件) 突然发生,爆发
例句:He was 29 when war broke out
战争爆发时他才29岁。
2. They are the first of up to 30 thousands people due to be moved.
due to 由于; 因为; 欠下债[账]
例句:Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled
遗憾的是,由于一些意外情况,今年的演出被取消了。
3. A similar operation took place in two rebel-held towns west of Damascus.
take place 发生,举行
例句:A total solar eclipse is due to take place some time tomorrow.
明天某个时刻会发生日全食。
4. They have said political extreamists or violent football fans could also be responsible for the attack on the Borussia Dortmund bus.
be responsible for 为…负责,形成…的原因; 主管
例句:I sometimes find it a strain to be responsible for the mortgage.
我有时觉得背负这笔抵押贷款很有压力。