英语访谈节目:全球新闻媒体面临的"不祥"威胁

1.hold to account 使承担责任

Meanwhile, the media, traditionally intertwined with the politicians, fail to hold this elite to account.
与此同时，历来与政客们纠葛不清的媒体，也做不到向政界精英们问责。

2.set out to do 着手做某事

He had set out to establish a new relationship of confidence with the European leaders.
他已经着手建立同欧洲领袖们互相信任的新关系。

3.crack down on 镇压；制裁

We are resolved to crack down on the person who commits violations of law and discipline.
我们坚决制裁违法乱纪分子。

4.come into effect 开始生效

The contract shall come into effect as soon as it is duly signed by both parties and shall remain effective for two years.
本合同经双方签字生效，有效期两年。

5.convict of 宣判(某人)犯有(某罪)

The jury in the first trial did not convict them of the airlines conspiracy.
陪审团在首次庭审中没有宣判他们犯有阴谋毁机罪。