CNN news 2009-11-20 加文本

1.The FAA was quick to point out that it isn't a safety matter, it's just an equipment problem.

point out指出,指明

例句：She pointed out all the salient features of the building.
      她指出了该建筑物的全部显著特征。

      I pointed out the problems of the government.
      我指出政府的问题。

2.A critical ruling in New Orleans could open the door to thousands of lawsuits related to hurricane Katrina.

open the door to为…开放,对…敞开大门，为……创造条件

例句：It's real success can be that it will open the door to future dialogue.
      这是一个真正的成功，为将来的对话创造了条件。