VOA慢速英语:International Community Warns of a Possible Famine in South Sudan

短语讲解：

1. South Sudan's government and rebel forces agreed in January to end the fighting, but it has not stopped.

agree in 在…方面一致
例句：I agree in substance with what you say, but differ on some small points.
我基本上同意你的讲话，不过在若干细节上有所分歧。

2. There has been little progress in peace talks which are also being held in Addis Ababa.

in peace 平安地，安静地
例句：We remain partners in peace and committed to the principles of good neighbourliness.
我们仍是和平的合作伙伴，秉承睦邻友好的外交原则。

3. "This failure has led to thousands of additional deaths, and an ever worsening humanitarian situation, with South Sudan facing a possible famine," Booth said.

lead to （道路）通向; 导致
例句：That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

4. It is estimated that eight-five percent of families in South Sudan are farmers who depend on animals and agriculture to live.

depend on 依赖; 相信
例句：Your dreams depend on it.
你的成败取决于此。

5. The United Nations says more than 700,000 people have been displaced.

more than 超过; 在…次以上
例句：More than 160 people were killed.
超过160人在袭击中丧生。

6. The troops would come from Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, and Rwanda.

come from 来自某处; 出生于
例句：It could come from anywhere.
它可以来自任何地方。