VOA常速英语:US Says Syria's Assad Turns to Iran to Keep Power

2. opposition n. 反对，反抗，对抗 敌对
例句：Their opposition stems from fear and ignorance.
他们反对是出于惧怕和无知。

3. maintain vt. 保持；保存；维持；持续；使继续
例句：The two countries have maintained friendly relations for many years.
两国多年来一直保持着友好的关系。

4. proxy n. 代表权;代理权(尤指投票);代理人,代表
例句：You may appoint a proxy to vote for you.
你可以委托他人代你投票。

5. stance n. 看法,立场,观点
例句：Her public stance was much tougher than her private feelings on the subject.
在这一问题上，她公开的立场比她私下的态度要强硬得多。

6. urge vt. 鼓励; 极力主张; 大力推荐
例句：He urged the necessity for immediate action.
他强烈要求立即采取行动。

7. fracture vt. 毁坏;打破;违反(规定等)
例句：His reputation for integrity was permanently fractured.
他那刚正不阿的声誉被永远地毁了。

8. blow n. 打击;不幸;精神上的打击
例句：His death was a terrible blow to her.
他的逝去对她是个可怕的打击。

9. alternative adj. 替代的;供选择的
例句：There was no alternative route open to her.
她别无选择。

10. supply vt. 供给, 供应
例句：The shop was unable to supply what she wanted.
这商店不能供应她所需要的商品。