VOA慢速英语:Suicide Attack Kills 26 in Pakistan

短语讲解：

1. A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan killed at least 26 people and left more than 40 wounded last week.

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. The blast took place outside the door of a government office.

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。

3. He detonated an explosive vest, according to a witness.

according to 根据，按照
例句：According to her, grandfather called at noon.
据她说,祖父在中午打来电话。

4. A faction of the Pakistani Taliban said it carried out the attack.

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。