VOA慢速英语:Iraq Launches Operation to Recapture Anbar

短语讲解：
1. The Iraqi government said it has launched an operation to seize control of Anbar province from Islamic State militants.

seize control of 夺取对…的控制权
例句：They did everything to seize control of the party's central organs.
他们千方百计想控制这个党的中央机关。

2. Officials say one police officer was killed and at least four others were injured.

at least 至少
例句：At least she is a paragon with her feet on the ground.
她至少是一个脚踏实地的特殊人物。

3. The attacks took place in Garissa County.

take place 举行
例句：The marriage will take place in May.
婚礼将于五月举行。

4. The trial is expected to last two to three days.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。

5. Across the border in Mexico, people are cleaning up in Ciudad Acuna after a tornado hit the city, killing at least 13 people. 

clean up 打扫; <口>赚钱; 整顿
例句：Stop idling and help me clean up.
别游手好闲的, 来帮我打扫打扫吧。