杂志英语听力:奥运会对朝韩争议有多大贡献(2)

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U. S. President George Bush is facing opposition from members of his own party who object to the cost of the plan.
美国总统布什面临本党成员的抵制，他们对该计划高额的成本表示反对。

2. fall to a record low 下降至历史新低
Sea ice in the Arctic has fallen to a record low -- and the locals now wear shorts and T-shirts in summer.
北极的海冰已减少到历史最低。现在当地居民夏天只需穿短裤和T恤就行。

3. meet sth. with... 以……应对
She is one of those who are able to meet adversities with courage.
她能够勇敢地面对逆境。
 

4. be obligated to 责无旁贷
Both parties should be obligated to check with the quantity, quality of the washings, and sign on relevant documents when to take over.
交接时，双方都有责任对洗涤物品的数量核对，质量检查，进相关单据签收