VOA慢速英语:Burma’s Elections a Test for Reforms

lead to导致, 引起
例句：An ordinary cold can soon lead to a fever.
一场普通的感冒很快便会引起高烧。

2. The opposition National League for Democracy did not take part in elections two years ago.

take part in参加…, 参与…活动
例句：John takes part in many school activities.
约翰参加很多学校里的活动。

3. This year, party leader Aung San Suu Kyi is a candidate, and is expected to win a seat in the legislature.

be expected to预计
例句：Shipment is expected to take 20 days
装船预计需要20天。

4. I don’t think we can consider it a genuinely free and fair election if we take into consideration what has been going on for the last couple of months.

take into consideration考虑到, 顾及
例句：Your teacher will take your recent illness into consideration when judging your examination results.
老师评考分时肯定会考虑你最近生病的情况的。

5. And we hope that the courage and resolution of the people will overcome the intimidations and other irregularities that have been taking place.

take place发生; 举行
例句：The evening party will take place on New Year's Eve.
晚会将在除夕那天举行。

6. Reporters from around the world are in Burma to report on the elections.

report on报道…, 就…作报告
例句：Jim has been sent to Iran to report on the situation there.
吉姆已被派往伊朗报道那里的局势。