CNN news 2011-12-18 加文本

短语讲解：

1. Mubarak was forced out of power during a political revolution.

force out把…赶走, 挤掉; 迫使离开, 屈服
例句：Competition has forced out many small firms.
竞争挤垮了许多小公司。

2. It was something that you would not wish upon your worst enemy.

wish upon向…祈求
例句：You can wish upon a star.
你可以向星星祈祷。

3. We`re fighting for jobs.

fight for为…而战斗〔竞争〕
例句：They fought for their country.
他们为祖国而战斗。

4. This is the annual Edinburgh Santa Run, around a thousand jolly old and young elves took part in the event and helped raise money for charity.

take part in参加…, 参与…活动
例句：John takes part in many school activities.
约翰参加很多学校里的活动。

5. Male Santas, female Santas, Santas young and old. Anyone can come out for the run, though we assume that when you sign up, you`re required to dress as Old St. Nick.

come out出来
例句：Come out and get some fresh air.
出来吸点新鲜空气。
sign up跟…签订合同
They manage to sign up all the best performers.
他们设法跟所有最佳演员签订合同。