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1.Mr.Kerry said that 160,000 citizens of a Damascus suburb have received no help for almost a year, and were in effect being held hostage.

hold sb hostage 挟持某人当作人质 
例句：You lured me here to hold me hostage in exchange for our warship.
你骗我过来，是想把我做人质交换战舰。

2. Dignitaries from around the world are expected to attend a memorial service on Monday.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许;
例句：That could hardly be expected to last.
这很难预计将持续多久。

3. Opposition protesters in Thailand are gathering in the capital Bangkok to try to shut down the city centre on Monday.

shut down 完全关闭; 停工; 停下; 
例句：Canada wants the poll shut down.
加拿大希望法国关闭这些投票站。