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I had to use bricks to prop up my broken bed.
我的床坏了，必须用砖头支撑起来。 

2.called for 呼吁；敦促

Some executive members have called for his resignation.
一些执行委员会成员要求他辞职。

3.broke out 发生；爆发

When hostilities broke out he returned to England and joined up.
战事爆发之后，他回到英格兰参军了。

4.investment deals 投资交易

Foreign investment deals between developing countries are rapidly increasing.
发展中国家之间的境外投资交易正在迅速增加。