1.responded to 回应

例句:The president responded to this with a blistering attack on his critics.
作为对此的回应，总统对批评者们给予了严厉的抨击。

2.executive order 行政命令

例句:An executive order is a directive from the President to other officials in the executive branch.
行政命令是行政机构中总统对其他官员的指示。

3.apply for 申请

例句:He has to apply for a permit and we have to find him a job.
他得申请一个许可证，而我们得给他找份工作。

4.came into effect 生效

例句:The law came into effect on new year's day.
该法律在元旦开始生效。