VOA慢速英语:Terror Attacks, Disasters Test European Leaders

短语讲解：

1.The fire destroyed a high-rise apartment building in London. Officials believe at least 79 people were killed.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。

2.May has been dealing with terrorist attacks in addition to the fire.

in adition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to the tractor, we have acquired a new rice transplanter.
除了拖拉机，我们又添了一台插秧机。

3.Francois Hollande, the former president of France, left office with the lowest popularity ratings for a French leader since researchers first studied French politicians more than 30 years ago.

more than 超过; 不只是; 很; 在…次以上
例句：He supervised and trained more than 400 volunteers.
他指导和培训了400多名志愿者。

4.They say leaders should release statements and help people deal with mourning -- in addition to supervising the problem.

deal with 应付; 对待; 惠顾
例句：We have to be prepared to deal with a range of possible cases.
我们必须准备应付各种可能的情况。

5.She also spoke to the country on television and visited an Islamic center to meet with Muslim leaders.

meet with 碰到; 偶然遇到; 遭受; 和…会面
例句：They will surely meet with due punishment.
他们一定会受到应得的惩罚。