VOA慢速英语:Cambodia Court Convicts, Releases Labor Activists

短语讲解：

1. They were arrested during violent protests in January in which at least 4 workers were killed.

at least 至少
例句：At least that's the theory.
至少理论上是这样。

2. He says the defendants and their families were pleased with the decision.

be pleased with 对…喜欢，满意于
例句：He is pleased with the warmth of his welcome . 
他因受到热烈欢迎而高兴。 

3. "The main thing is there's just an enormous amount of relief - first of all with them, with their families, and with the trade union and human rights community in general - that they're going to be freed today," Welsh said.

in general 大体上; 一般而言，总的来说
例句：In general, I prefer a comedy to a tragedy. 
一般说来,我喜欢喜剧甚于悲剧。 

4. There is also a disputed law related to trade unions that the government wants to pass by the end of the year.

relate to 涉及; 同…有…关系
例句：Share something I can relate to.
分享一些与我的兴趣有关的东西。