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VOA慢速英语:Calls for Political Change Keep Protests Going in Mideast

2011-02-19来源:和谐英语
1.In Bahrain, the crown prince went on television Friday and appealed for calm.

appeal for呼吁

例句:He appealed for his parents' forgiveness.
      他恳求他的双亲宽恕他。

2.The military cleared Pearl Square of protesters during a raid on Thursday.

clear of摆脱

例句:You are clear of the police now.
      你现在摆脱警察了。

3.The movement grew out of Iran's disputed presidential election in two thousand nine.

grow out of产生自…, 从…发展

例句:The book grew out of a series of lectures.
      这册书是由一系列讲义汇集而成的。

      Her sympathy grew out of understanding.
      她的同情是由于理解产生的。

4.Later, angry protesters gathered next to a hospital.

next to紧邻;在…近旁

例句:The ship hove to next to ours.
      那艘船停靠在我们的船旁边。