前IMF总裁获准保释

短语讲解：

1. A New York City judge has granted bail to Dominique Strauss-Kahn as the former International Monetary Fund chief awaits arraignment and trial on charges of sexual assault.

on a charge of 因…罪,因…嫌疑
例句：He was arrested on a charge of murder.
他因谋杀罪被捕了。
sexual assault性侵犯

2. He is accused of attacking a maid in a New York hotel.

be accused of被指控
例句：He was accused of murder.
他被指控犯了谋杀罪。

3. In addition, Strauss-Kahn must submit to electronic surveillance.

in addition另外
例句：I committed an error in addition .
此外，我还犯了一个错误。
submit to 顺从〔屈从, 服从〕…
例句：The people had to submit to the new rulers when they lost the war.
战败的人们不得不服从新的统治者。
electronic surveillance电子监控

4. We can now focus on some other aspects of the case

focus on集中于
例句：Today we're going to focus on the question of homeless people.
今天, 我们主要讨论无家可归者的问题。

5. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. said a grand jury has returned a seven count indictment against Strauss-Kahn based on evidence provided by New York authorities.

base on使建立在…基础上,立足
例句：Action should be based on solid facts.
行动应有确凿的事实为依据

6. Strauss-Kahn resigned his IMF position late Wednesday, saying he wants to devote all of his energy to proving his innocence.

devote to奉献，致力
例句：He has been devoting his whole life to benefiting mankind.
他把自己的一生贡献给了造福人类的事业。

7. His deputy, John Lipsky, an American, will serve as acting managing IMF director.

serve as充当, 担任
例句：Animals may serve as a vehicle for viral transmission. 
动物可能成为病毒传播的媒介。

8. But European countries are competing against fast growing economies elsewhere to name a permanent successor.

compete against与…抗争
例句：In equestrian，male and female compete against each other on an equal basis.
在马术比赛中，男女以平等的身份相互竞技。

9. China’s position on a successor coincides with that of countries such as Brazil and South Africa.

coincides with与…一致
例句：My suggestion coincides with your opinion.
我的提议正和你的意见相合。

10. He faces as much as 25 years in prison if convicted.

in prison坐牢
例句：He faces life in prison.
他面临终身监禁。