VOA慢速英语:US, Japan, S. Korea Denounce Latest North Korean Missile Test

短语讲解：

1. The launches are clearly in violation of (United Nations) Security Council resolutions.

in violation of 违背，违犯
例句：The agency said these pricing discrepancies were brought to its attention by consumers and are in violation of its price law.
发改委称，消费者对这些价格差异的情况进行了举报，同时指出这些行为违法了中国的价格法。

2. North Korea has said Malaysia has not carried out a fair investigation.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成
例句：The Social Democrats could still carry out their threat to leave the government
社会民主党人仍有可能将其退出政府的威胁付诸实施。

3. The costly defense system is designed to protect South Korea from the North Korean missile threat.

protect from 保护， 保卫
例句：Wild wood should be well protect from excessive hag.
野生森林应该被保护以免过量砍伐。