VOA慢速英语:China Warns North Korea, Tries to Ease Korea Tensions

短语讲解：

1.At the same time, an influential Chinese newspaper urged North Korea to stop its nuclear program in exchange for Chinese protection.

at the same time 同时; 一起; 但是; 然而;
例句：Never before has the industry had to cope with war and recession at the same time
这个行业以前从未有过必须同时应付战争和萧条的经历。

2.The United States has also strongly warned that it will no longer be patient with the North.

no longer 不再，已不
例句：After about three months, I was no longer addicted to nicotine.
大约3个月后，我就不再对尼古丁上瘾了。

3.As soon as North Korea complies with China’s declared advice and suspends nuclear activities, China will actively work to protect the security of a denuclearized North Korean nation and regime,” it wrote recently.

as soon as 一…就…; 一经;
例句：As soon as we found this out, we closed the ward
我们一发现此事就关闭了病房。

4.Just last week, the U.S. fired 59 missiles at a Syrian airfield in response to a deadly gas attack.

in response to 对…做出反应;
例句：The meeting was called in response to a request from Venezuela.
应委内瑞拉的要求召开了这次会议。

5.But they said the North appeared ready to conduct a test at any time.

at any time 随时; 任何时候
例句：If you have any questions, you can come and ask me at any time.
你有问题，随时可以来问我。