经济学人下载:一周政治要闻

1.in response to 响应；回应

Sudan even threat-ened to mobilize in response to the ultima-tums.
作为对最后通牒的回应，苏丹甚至威胁说要动员军队。

The meeting was called in response to a request from Venezuela.
应委内瑞拉的要求召开了这次会议。

2.blame on 把责任推给

She refused to lay the blame on any one party.
她拒绝归咎于任何一方。

Why are you trying to put the blame on me?
你为什么总想把责任推到我身上呢？

3.claim to 声称；宣称

Five Asian countries lay claim to the islands.
5个亚洲国家声称对那些岛屿拥有主权。

He renounced his claim to the French throne.
他正式放弃对法国王位的继承权。

4.escape from 逃避；逃出

The driver managed to escape from the vehicle and shout a warning.
那名司机设法从车里逃了出来并大声警告别人。

Yasin had seriously hurt himself while trying to escape from the police.
亚辛试图从警察手中逃脱时受了重伤。