VOA慢速英语:American History Series: In November 1918, a Truce in World War One

1.He wanted a peace treaty based on justice, not bitterness. He believed that would produce a lasting peace.

base on使建立在…基础上,立足
 
例句：We must base ourselves on the interests of the people.
      我们一定要从人民的利益出发。

      One should always base one's opinion on facts.
      我们应总是把自己的观点建立在事实的基础上。

2. After all, the Senate would vote to approve or reject the final peace treaty.

after all毕竟; 究竟

例句：Don't get discouraged by setbacks, we are new to the work after all.
      别因挫折而灰心, 这工作对我们来说毕竟还是陌生的

3.They said it would take away too many powers from national governments.

take away把…带走; 使离开

例句：A maid came to take away the tray.
      一个女仆进来拿走了托盘。

      They took the injured away in an ambulance.
       他们用救护车把受伤的人运走。