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VOA慢速英语:US Preparing Sanctions Against China

2015-09-01来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. The newspaper says the decision on whether to take action is expected in the next two weeks.

take action 采取行动，行动起来
例句：We have to take action to stop them.
我们得采取行动来制止他们。

2. The decision could take place at the same time the Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives on his first state visit to Washington.

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

3. In 2013, the Chinese government was accused of taking part in cyber-attacks against American businesses and government.

take part in 参加…，参与…活动
例句：Are you going to take part in the first experiment?
你们会参与首次实验吗?

4. It financially punished hackers and cyber-attackers who come from outside the U.S.

come from 源自; 来自某处
例句：Ambient noise may come from any direction.
外界噪声可以来自任意方向。