和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:UN Chief Wants 3,000 Troops Sent to Central African Republic

2014-02-22来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Mr. Ban asked the Security Council on Thursday to deploy at least 3,000 more troops to the country within the coming days and weeks.

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

2. His overthrow and resulting violence led to a majority Christian militia.

lead to 把…带到; 领到
例句:That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

3. Its members are accused of carrying out attacks against Muslim civilians.

carry out 执行; 进行
例句:They should also carry out some fundamental reforms.
这些政府也应该执行一些基础性的改革。

4. They have set up roadblocks on country roads, carrying weapons and demanding money.

set up 建立; 准备
例句:Set up tie-ins with others.
记得要和别人建立搭售关系。

5. But the militias are made up of both Christians and animists, people who believe that natural objects have spirits.

be made up of 由…组成
例句:Because your life should be made up of happiness.
因为快乐才是你的人生。

6. Anti-balaka leaders say they have tens of thousands of fighters.

tens of thousands of 千百万; 千千万万; 成千上万;
例句:These companies employ tens of thousands of americans in nearly 40 states.
这些公司在近40个州雇佣了数万名美国人。