和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Brings Legal Action Against Chinese Company for North Korea Ties(翻译)

2016-10-01来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. They are looking at its connection with the Kwangson Banking Corporation, a North Korean bank. U.S. and United Nations have said the bank has provided financial services in support of North Korea’s weapons programs.

in support of 支持;证明…正确
例句:They are raising a fund in support of this good cause.
他们正在为赞助这一有益的事业而集资。

2. The resolutions call for sanctions to punish the North for its nuclear and missile tests.

call for 要求;需要;去接(某人)
例句:Officials used loud hailers to call for calm
官员们用扩音器呼吁大家保持冷静。

3. In March, China agreed to the strongest U.N. Security Council sanctions yet to limit trade with North Korea.

agree to 同意, 赞成, 同意照办
例句:I cannot but agree to your decision.
我不得不同意你的决定。