VOA慢速英语:Ukrainian President: Troops Will Defend Port of Mariupolu

短语讲解：

1. People in Mariupol have been digging long narrow holes around the city to try to protect it from pro-Russia rebels.

protect from 保护， 保卫
例句：Woollen clothes protect you from cold. 
羊毛衣服可以御寒。 

2. The fighters moved toward Mariupol last week before a ceasefire took effect.

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。

3. He is travelling to the U.S. capital to meet with President Obama.

meet with 偶然遇到;  碰到; 遭受
例句：At the same time, he would meet with opposition here. 
同时，他在这儿会碰到敌人的。 

4. On Sunday, President Obama spoke to both of the men and urged them to agree on a national unity government as soon as possible.

agree on 对某事[物]有同样看法， 商定[同意]某事
例句：As we can't all agree on this matter, let's vote on it. 
大家意见不一，我们表决好了。 
as soon as possible 尽早，尽快; 从速
例句：Ok. We will inform you as soon as possible.
好的，我们会尽早通知您的。

5. He will talk about plan to deal with the threat from Islamic State militants.

deal with 惠顾;  与…交易; 应付;  对待
例句：So how should you deal with a braggart?
那么应该怎么对待一个吹牛的人呢？

6. The group has taken control of parts of Iraq and Syria.

take control of 控制
例句：You just have to make sure you don't let it take control of you! 
只要你保证自己不会被它控制！