VOA慢速英语:Terrorism, Tragedy Top World News in 2015

短语讲解：

1. On November 13, terrorists carried out a series of attacks across Paris.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成
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。

2. The attacks killed 130 people and injured more than 300 people.

more than 超过; 不只是; 很; 在…次以上       
例句：He had notched up more than 25 victories worldwide.
他已赢得了超过25次国际级别赛事的胜利。

3. The United States has launched airstrikes against the Islamic State as well as targets linked to the Assad government.

as well as 也，又
例句：Let' s share in our troubles as well as in our joys.
让我们同甘共苦吧。

4. The attack took place at a holiday party for a local government agency.

take place 发生，举行
例句：The wedding will take place in October.
婚礼将于十月举行。

5. After several mass shootings in the United States, President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats again renewed calls for stricter gun control measures.

call for 需要
例句：Different circumstances call for different tactics.
不同的情势需要不同的策略。

6. Pope Francis also asked for tolerance of people and causes that did not agree with the Catholic Church.

ask for 请求…; 要求…
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。

7. Police advocacy groups have said even a short delay in firing a weapon can lead to the death of a police officer or others.

lead to 导致
例句：He speculated that this might lead to a success.
他推测这可能会导致成功。