VOA慢速英语:North Korea Further Limits Communication with US

短语讲解：

1. The restrictions added to sanctions already placed on the country for its nuclear weapons program.

add to 增加， 加强
例句：I have nothing to add to my earlier statement.
我对我先前说的话, 没有什么补充的.

2. North Korea said the "physical response" will take place the moment the time and location of the THAAD system have been confirmed.

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。