VOA慢速英语:美大学生死亡 朝鲜侵犯人权引担忧

短语讲解：

1.The death of an American college student is raising concerns about human rights violations in North Korea.

concern about 使（自己）关心…;
例句：The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence in Africa
该团体对有关非洲政治暴力的报道表示关切。

2.He was sentenced to 15 years hard labor.

be sentenced to 被判处……
例句：Those found guilty of rebellion and insurrection will be sentenced to life imprisonment.
那些被判决犯有谋反叛乱罪的人将被处以终身监禁。

3.North Korea has launched more than 20 missiles and carried out two nuclear bomb tests since the beginning of last year.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成; 抬出去
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。

4.“They have no regard for human life, and that whatever is necessary for them to hold onto power, they will do,” he said.

be necessary for 必须，有…的必要
例句：Great persistence is necessary for success.
坚韧不拔是成功所必需的。