短语讲解:
1. Riot police in Russia have detained hundreds of people at anti-corruption demonstrations across the country.
hundreds of 好几百,许许多多
例句:Hundreds of office buildings and homes developed large cracks in walls and ceilings.
数百栋写字楼和住宅楼的墙壁和天花板上都出现了裂缝。
2. It was due to be delivered on Monday.
due to 由于; 因为; 欠下债[账]
例句:Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled
遗憾的是,由于一些意外情况,今年的演出被取消了。
3. Its sister company, Volkswagen, has agreed to pay billions of dollars in fines over cheating in emissions tests.
agree to 同意, 赞成, 同意照办
例句:I cannot but agree to your decision.
我不得不同意你的决定。