VOA慢速英语:US Coalition Targets Islamic State Group in Ramadi

短语讲解：

1. AP and Reuters news agencies say thousands of people have fled the city in the past few days.

thousands of 数千的
例句：A computer consists of thousands of components.
电脑由成千上万个部件组成。

2. The U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the US has almost ruled out renewed talks with North Korea over its nuclear program.

talk with v.与…交谈，想说服
例句：You can talk with my deputy during my absence.
我不在时,你可与我的代理人谈。

3. He also called for increasing international pressure to counter North Korea’s behavior and disregard for human rights.

call for 去接（某人）;去取（某物）;需要;要求
例句：Different circumstances call for different tactics.
不同的情势需要不同的策略。

4. And nine people were killed in gun violence between members of at least three opposing motorcycle gangs in the city of Waco, Texas.

at least 至少
例句：At least, I sincerely hope so.
至少我是真诚地这样希望的。

5. The violence took place Sunday at a drinking place. Members fought with knives and fists.

take place 发生，举行
例句：Earthquakes take place far underground.
地震则发生在地球的极深处。

6. Police say several people were injured in addition to those killed.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to light, there are dangerous radiations gi-ven off by the sun.
除了光以外，太阳还发出危险的放射线。