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VOA慢速英语:Kerry in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Yemen Crisis

2015-05-07来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. The Houthis have taken control of parts of Yemen. Hundreds of civilians have died in the conflict.

take control of 控制
例句：It's no easy task to take control of a class of young children.
管住一个班的小孩子可不是件容易的事。

2. Freddie Gray’s death led to peaceful protests and riots in the city.

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。

3. Investigators looked at a Twitter account linked to one of the men as well as electronic devices used by both.

as well as 也，又
例句：Boys as well as girls are taught cookery in school these days.
现在学校里男女学生都学烹饪。