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VOA慢速英语:Iraqi President Moves to Form New Government

2014-08-12来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. It took effect early Monday. Both sides are now meeting in Cairo to try to reach a long-term agreement to end the fighting.

take effect 生效，奏效
例句：The capital requirements would take effect in 2012.
最低资本要求将于2012年起生效。

2. It ended with Hamas restarting its rocket attacks on Israel and the Israeli military carrying out new airstrikes in Gaza.

carry out 执行; 进行; 完成
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。

3. More than 960 people have died since the outbreak began earlier this year.

more than 不只是; 很; 超过; 在…次以上
例句：Margaret needed support more than ever.
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。