VOA慢速英语:Obama Appeals to UN in Effort Against IS Militants

短语讲解：

1. President Obama also noted that more than 40 nations have offered to join the U.S. in the fight against the IS militants.

more than 多于
例句：Rob likes apples more than bananas. 
罗勃对苹果比对香蕉还喜欢。  
 
2. According to the Reuters news agency, Gourdel is seen, in the video, kneeling with his arms tied behind his back before four masked militants.

according to 根据
例句：According to etiquette, you should stand up to meet a guest. 
按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。 

3. Thousands of university students are staying away from classes all week to take part in the pro-democracy campaign.

take part in 参加
例句：Take part in the physical exercises and build up your strength. 
参加体育活动增强体力。