BBC在线收听下载:英国南极研究所决定撤离工作人员

短语讲解：

1. The British company which makes engines for jets, ships and nuclear submarines said the agreements related to offenses involving intermediaries in a number of overseas markets, including Indonesia and China.

a number of 一些; 许多的
例句：Two significant constants have been found in a number of research studies.
若干研究已经发现了两个重要常量。

2. Francois Hollande said Europe would determine its path on the basis of its own interest and values.

on the basis of 根据; 依据; 以…为基础
例句：We do not try to fine-tune the economy on the basis of short-term predictions
我们不会根据短期预测就试图对经济进行微调。

3. Police interviewed her after the attack, believing she may have been aware of her husband’s plans.

be aware of 知道
例句：As with many technological revolutions, you are unlikely to be aware of it
就像诸多的技术革命一样，你可能不太会注意到它。