重点讲解:
1. due to 由于;因为;
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled.
遗憾的是,由于一些意外情况,今年的演出被取消了 。
2. take place (尤指在控制或组织下)发生,进行,举行;
Peace talks failed to ta ke place because of a dispute over the venue.
由于在谈判地点上存在分歧,和平谈判未能举行 。
3. aim to do sth. 致力于;旨在;以…为目标;
They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
他们正力求使失业人数下降50% 。
4. be likely to do sth. 可能(做…)的;有(…)倾向的;
Unemployment is likely to go on rising this year.
今年的失业人数可能会继续上升 。