“基础四国”重申气候变化立场

短语讲解：

1. BASIC countries' climate negotiators have held a joint press conference in Durban amid rumors that the bloc has split due to differences over major climate issues.

due to由于，因为
例句：Her absence is due to illness.
她因病缺席。

2. The BASIC countries are firmly united on how to address climate change. We are all responsible and are taking effective steps.

take steps采取措施
例句：They took steps to prevent the spread of influenza.
他们采取措施阻止流感的传播。

3. We are also willing to work with other countries to meet the challenge of climate change, and expect progress to be made at the Durban conference.

be willing to乐于
例句：I am willing to help you.
我很乐意帮助你。
work with与…在一起干; 从事…工作
例句：He has always liked working with machinery.
他总是喜欢搞机械。

4. We are in favor of a legally binding instrument for the next phase of the fight against climate change.

in favor of赞成...;支持...;有利于...
例句：Are you in favor of this plan?
你们赞成他的计划吗？

5. India's environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan has reiterated that developed countries should take on more responsibilities when it comes to climate change.

take on承担
例句：He is always ready to take on heavy responsibilities.
他一向乐于挑重担。
when it comes to当提到……；当谈到……；当涉及到……
例句：She is lazy when it comes to schoolwork.
她一做作业就偷懒。

6. And that, I think, is something that needs to be taken into account.

take into account重视,考虑
例句：They had to take the baby into account when they wanted to go out.
每当要外出时,他们总得考虑如何将婴孩安顿好。

7. Meanwhile, South Africa's environment minister Edna Molewa has urged all participants in Durban to reach a climate agreement that everyone can be proud of.

be proud of为…自豪
例句：He was proud of having such a good friend.
他为有这样的好朋友而自豪。