杂志英语听力:伊拉克战后重建会成功吗(3)

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1. be up against 对抗；防范；面对
They are up against a highly organised army, using a sophisticated communication system to coordinate its behaviour.
他们面对的是一支组织十分严密，利用尖端的通讯系统协同作战的正规军。

2. at the end of the day 说到底
At the end of the day, policy -- like policy governing policing and immigration -- is where the action needs to be.
说到底，政策——比如管理治安和移民的政策——就是需要行动的地方。

3. to do that 为此
To do that, they use a variety of simulations, large-scale electromagnetic calculations, and measurements.
为此，他们使用了各种仿真技术、大规模电磁计算和测量技术。

4. in reponse 作为回应
In response, the Supreme Court changed its decision, and said the extradition should proceed unless Mr Apablaza was granted asylum.
作为回应，高等法院改变了决定，并说将执行引渡，除非Apablaza被获准庇护。