和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Kurds Fight Militants in Syria; Civilians Flee to Turkey

2014-09-23来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. The Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey said Turkey is prepared for the arrival of hundreds of thousands of refugees.

prepare for (使)为…作准备; (使)对…有思想准备
例句:She decided to forgo the party and prepare for the English exam. 
她决定不去参加聚会,为英语考试作好准备。 

2. The U.S. and France have both carried out airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Iraq.

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. The organization also says the virus now has killed more than 2,800 in the larger area.

more than 多于
例句:There is more than a whiff of propaganda. 
所含之宣传实在不止一点点。