VOA慢速英语:Singapore's Founding Father Lee Kuan Yew Dies at 91

短语讲解：

1. But disagreements within the PAP led to arrests of pro-communist members two years later.

lead to 把…带到; 领到
例句：He speculated that this might lead to a success. 
他推测这可能会导致成功。 

2. After the unrest, Mr. Abdul Rahman called for the separation of Malaysia from Singapore.

call for 需要; 要求
例句：Different circumstances call for different tactics. 
不同的情势需要不同的策略。 

3. He began working in support of Singapore’s most valuable resource – its people.

in support of 支持; 证明…正确
例句：The historical evidence in support of this convention is weak. 
支持这个论点的历史证据不足。 

4. Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him or give it up.

give up 放弃; 投降
例句：Don't give up hope; keep on trying. 
不要灰心，继续努力。 

5. I’ve spent a whole life in building this and as long as I am in charge nobody’s going to knock it down.

as long as 只要;  如果
例句：As long as you succeed they are yours entirely. 
只要你胜利了，他们就对你五体投地。