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1.Radio newsreaders and television presenters at Ireland's national broadcaster RTE are up in arms at being told to pronounce words according to the Queen's English.
up in arms竭力反对，强烈抗议
The Cornish are up in arms.
康沃尔人表示强烈抗议。
2.A report in The Irish Sun newspaper claims that RTE's broadcasters have been issued an A-Z style guide of words which instructs them on how to pronounce certain words in an effort to ensure they are clearly understood.
in an effort to企图，努力想
Changes were made in operating methods in an effort to increase profitability.
为了提高利润，经营方式上发生了改变。
3.An official at RTE told the Irish Sun that producers issued the guide to keep up standards.
keep up保持
If you don't keep up payments you could be evicted.
如果不继续交费，你会被赶出去。
