VOA慢速英语:U.S. Official: 10,000 Militants Killed During Anti-IS Campaign

短语讲解：

1. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that the military campaign to stop the Islamic State group has killed more than 10,000 of its fighters in less than a year.

more than 超过; 不只是; 很; 在…次以上
例句：True friendship is worth more than money.
真正的友谊比金钱更有价值。

2. The U.S. began leading a campaign of airstrikes against Islamic State targets last August in support of Iraqi ground troops.

in support of 支持
例句：The retort raised a cheer in support of the speaker.
发言人这一反驳博得了一片支持的欢呼声.

3. The shooting took place during the daytime in an area full of activity, near Egypt's grand pyramids in Giza.

take place 发生
例句：His graduation will never take place if he doesn't get to work.
如果他不下功夫，就永远不会毕业。