VOA慢速英语:US Cancels Hundreds of Millions in Aid to Egypt

短语讲解：

1. He says his country is prepared to carry out what he called a political road map, which includes plans for elections next year.

carry out 执行；进行
例句：You must carry out your duty.
你必须履行你的职责。

2. The Obama administration said this week it was suspending the delivery of major weapons to Egypt because of delays in progress toward an inclusive government.

because of 因为
例句：We broke up because of an invitation.
我们因为一次邀请而分手。

3. There is the image that President Obama wants to present to the world as someone who stands up for human rights and for democracy.

stand up 起立；竖立
例句：A soldier must stand up to danger.
士兵必须能勇敢地面对危险。

4. At least 1,000 people have been killed. Most were Islamists.

at least 无论如何，反正
例句：Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

5. Some Egyptians predict the unrest will only lead to increased use of military force.

lead to 导致
例句：That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

6. They think that the plan by which they managed to charge, to mobilize the anger of the people against Morsi’s rule and administration and so on, has gained a momentum and it is really time to break down the Islamists.

break down 失败；划分（以便分析）
例句：Cellulose is hard to break down.
纤维素是很难分解的。