VOA慢速英语:Kerry Presses on with Ceasefire, Death Toll Rises in Gaza

短语讲解：

1. He said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him he wants to find a way to make progress although Israeli media said Mr.

make progress 前进，进步
例句：If his reformist zeal is genuine, he needs more time to make progress.
如果他的改革热忱是发自内心的，那么他需要更多的时间取得进展。

2. Among the victims were at least 15 Palestinians in a school operated as a shelter by the United Nations.

at least 至少
例句：At least that's the theory.
至少理论上是这样。

3. On Friday, rockets launched by Hamas set off warning signals around Tel Aviv. Several rockets were shot down.

shoot down 朝下射击; 击落
例句：These are missiles used to shoot down other missiles.
拦截导弹用于击落其他国家入侵的导弹。

4. In the West Bank, many Palestinians marched in the northern village of Hawara in support of Gaza.

in support of 支持; 证明…正确
例句：The retort raised a cheer in support of the speaker. 
发言人这一反驳博得了一片支持的欢呼声. 

5. The action led to more clashes between the opponents.

lead to 导致
例句：Mass unemployment may lead to social upheaval. 
大批失业会导致社会动乱。 

6. The group also calls for the release of hundreds of prisoners seized in the West Bank last month.

call for 需要
例句：Different circumstances call for different tactics. 
不同的情势需要不同的策略。