CNN news 2012-02-27 加文本
1. First up today, authorities are investigating an accident that led to the deaths of seven U.S. Marines.
lead to导致, 引起
例句:An ordinary cold can soon lead to a fever.
一场普通的感冒很快便会引起高烧。
2. The crash took place during a training operations near a Marine base in Arizona.
take place发生; 举行
例句:The evening party will take place on New Year's Eve.
晚会将在除夕那天举行。
3. The two helicopters that were involved in the crash were a Super Cobra attack helicopter and a Huey utility chopper.
involve in使参与〔陷入, 牵扯到〕
例句:Don't involve me in your quarrel.
不要把我卷进你们的争吵中。
4. The tension in parts of Afghanistan doesn`t look like it`ll ease up any time soon.
ease up减轻; 放松
例句:It seemed the storm would never ease up.
暴风雨似乎没有停的时候。
5. This, of course, is related to the coalition forces admitting that they accidentally burned some copies of the Quran, Islam`s holy book.
relate to同…有…关系
例句:The unemployment figures are not necessarily related to the rise in prices.
失业的数目同物价的上涨并没有必然的联系。
6. Afghan officials who are investigating the situation have urged the protesters to avoid resorting to violence.
resort to依靠,求助于
例句:When his wife left him, he resorted to drink.
妻子离去后,他借酒消愁。
7. You might have heard about forensic science, but the word also applies to debates.
hear about得悉, 听说
例句:Have you ever heard about the movie?
你听说过这部电影吗?
apply to适用于
例句:The law applied to all persons.
这项法律适用于所有人。
8. Health care, the economy and social issues were some of the big topics the candidates focused on, and this was their first time Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, former Senator Rick Santorum and Texas Representative Ron Paul shared a stage since the debate in Florida about a month ago.
focus on对(某事或做某事)予以注意
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。
9. The president said he`ll work to help Americans who are dealing with the rising cost of gas.
deal with与...交涉,交易;应付;处理
例句:He has learnt to deal properly with all kinds of complicated situations.
他已学会恰当地应付各种复杂局面。
10. This year, Zillow says, Atlanta home prices could go down another 8 percent and change.
go down沉下; 落下; 降低
例句:Prices began to go down.
物价开始下降。