和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Egyptians Protest Military Ouster of President

2013-07-06来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Mr. Mansour called for the Muslim Brotherhood to continue to take part in the political process.

call for 要求
例句:Consumers call for a boycott of apple products.
消费者要求抵制苹果产品。
take part in 参加…
例句:I refuse to take part in such a masquerade.
我拒绝参与这种骗人的把戏。

2. The military ouster of Egypt’s first democratically elected president came one year after he took office.

take office 就职
例句:The new president will take office in january.
新总统将于1月就职。

3. The military also suspended the constitution, saying the action was necessary because of the risk of a general rebellion.

because of 因为
例句:You laugh because of this?
你因为这个笑了?

4. At least three supporters of the ousted president were killed by gunfire Friday.

at least 至少
例句:Can we at least try?
我们至少试试看吧?