VOA慢速英语:Rights Groups Question U.S. Drone Strikes

短语讲解：

1. It found that at least 57 civilians died in the attacks.

at least 至少
例句：Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

2. The administration has repeatedly emphasized the extraordinary care that we take to make sure counterterrorism actions are in accordance with all applicable law.

make sure 查明,务必
例句：I'll make sure you havethe finest seat.
我得保证你选到最好的位子。

3. The first American drone attack in Pakistan took place in 2004.

take place 发生，举行
例句：The new poll will take place on november 7.
这一轮投票将在11月7日举行。

4. They discussed cooperation in fighting terrorism and concerns about what the president called “senseless violence and extremism” in Pakistan.

concern about 使（自己）关心…
例句：Public concern about environmental pollution is mounting.
公众对环境污染的担忧在不断加剧。

5. I also brought up the issue of drones in our meeting, emphasizing the need for an end to such strikes.

bring up 养育；提出
例句：How not to bring up your children.
如何不抚养孩子。