重点讲解：
1. in response to 回应；应对；
First came the OPEC embargo in response to the Arab-Israeli war of1973.
第一次是在1973年，石油输出国组织针对阿以战争实施石油禁运。
2. as of 在…时；从…起；自…始；
As of late August, most analysts think ore imports will break through 500 million tons, the question being by how much.
截至八月底，绝大多数分析家认为铁矿石进口将会突破5亿吨，但问题是价格是多少。
3. in accordance with 符合；依照；和…一致；
A fine will be imposed in accordance with the regulations.
照章罚款。
4. divide into （使）分开；（使）分散；（使）分裂；
And, as on other issues, they divide into two parties.
而且，像在其他问题上一样，他们分为两派。