1. Local media reported that at least 40,000 women traveled to New Delhi this International Women's Day to take part in the protests. Throughout the country, women have played a leading role in the months-long protests.
play a leading role 起着主导作用
Germany is playing a leading role on the international stage.
德国在国际政治舞台上起着主导作用
。2. Farmers allege the new laws passed by the Indian Parliament in September would allow big companies to drive down crop prices.
drive down 压低
The corporate giants try to drive down wages in order to make superprofits.
公司巨头们企图压低工资以获得超额利润
。3. Farmers, however, said they will not settle for anything less than a full repeal.
settle for 勉强接受,将就
In the end they had to settle for a draw.
最后,他们只好接受平局的结果
。