VOA慢速英语:Israel and the Palestinians Agree to Truce

1. The ceasefire took effect at 7 p.m. local time (1600 GMT).

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. Over 2,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and more than 60 Israelis were killed in the almost two month long conflict.

more than 不只是; 很; 超过; 在…次以上
例句：Rob likes apples more than bananas. 
罗勃对苹果比对香蕉还喜欢。 

3. Mr. Putin demanded that Russia be permitted to meet with the rebels and supply humanitarian aid.

meet with 偶然遇到;  碰到
例句： I will meet with Peter this evening. 
今天晚上我要与彼得会面。 

4. Son Chhay, a leader of the opposition expressed hope for the future.

hope for 希望， 希望得到
例句：Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. 
〔谚语〕作最好的打算，作最坏的准备。 

5. It has won the award the last four years as well.

as well 也， 还有
例句：He composed mystery stories as well as love poems. 
他既写爱情诗也写神秘故事。