和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Deadly Attack on Afghan Government Officials

2015-08-11来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. At least four civilians were killed.

at least 至少
例句:In fact it requires at least n generators.
事实上,它至少要有n个元素。

2. More than 50 people were killed last Friday in an attack on an American base near the airport and on an Afghan police training center.
 
more than 多于

例句:Margaret needed support more than ever.
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。

3. The shooting took place on what had been a day of peaceful demonstrations in Ferguson.

take place 发生,举行
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。

4. The message said the group had carried out the attack.

carry out 履行
例句:No matter what we do, we must carry out our duties.
无论干什么工作,我们都应履行自己的职责。