英语访谈节目:伊拉克总理引咎辞职

1.step down 下台

Judge Ito said that if his wife was called as a witness, he would step down as trial judge
伊藤法官说，如果他的妻子被传作证，他将不再担任初审法官。

2.spread to 扩展

Worries about the virus appear to have spread to North Korea as well.
对这种病毒的担心似乎也蔓延到了朝鲜。

3.at an impasse 僵局

The two parties have been at an impasse over the judges since the beginning of their coalition.
从联合政府组建开始，两党在是否恢复法官职位问题上的磋商就陷入僵局。

4.struggle to 奋力

Despite their earnest efforts, they still struggle to win support.
尽管已尽心竭力，他们仍然无法赢得支持。

5.in response 回应

It was some time before the door opened in response to his ring.
他按完门铃后过了一会儿门才打开。