和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Muslim Brotherhood Ready for More Active Role in Jordan

2012-12-09来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Their demands have, at times, led to conflict with the nation’s monarch, King Abdullah.

lead to 导致
例句:Attacks can also lead to counter-attacks.
攻击也可能导致回击。
 
2. "We are a peaceful movement and what we are asking for are reforms under the auspices of the monarchy."

ask for 要求
例句:We do not ask for extra pay.
我们不要求额外报酬。

3. But changes are taking place, partly because of the Arab Spring and the civil war in neighboring Syria.

take place 发生
例句:Where were you? Where did it take place?
你当时在哪儿?在哪儿发生的?

4. "Things become different. You have to deal with the world, whether you like them or not."

deal with 处理,对付
例句:I will deal with him later.
我会对付他嘛。