英音听力讲解:巴西囚犯企图借助喵星人越狱

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1. Mr Chavez is due to be sworn in for another term of office on Jan 10.

due to  因为
例句：His success is due to industry.
他的成功是由于勤奋。

2. A colonel in the Nepalese army has been denied bail by a London magistrate in order to return to court later this month.

in order to 为了
例句：That's different.that was in order to stay here.
那不一样.那是为了留在这里.

3. It's claimed he intentionally inflicted severe pain or suffering on two people although he's charged with offences that are alleged to have taken place in Nepal.

take place 发生，举行
例句：Where were you? Where did it take place?
你当时在哪儿?在哪儿发生的?

4. The two countries have come close to all out war since the south declared independence 18 months ago.

close to 靠近
例句：The ship kept close to the coast.
那条船靠近海岸航行。

5. On Thursday, the Frenchman was granted Russian citizenship after announcing his intention to give up his French passport over the government's decision to raise the top rate of tax to 75%.

give up 放弃
例句：Should I give up this dream?
我应该放弃这梦想吗？