慢速英语:North Korea Executes Kim Relative

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短语讲解：

1. The official Korean Central News Agency said Jang Song Thaek was put to death on Thursday after facing a special military court. 

put to death 处死，杀死
例句：They have been imprisoned and sometimes even put to death.
这些人被监禁，有时甚至被处死。

2. He was also accused of womanizing and drug abuse.

accuse of 指责，控告
例句：They may even accuse the child of disloyalty. 
他们甚至责备孩子不忠诚。 

3. Leonid Petrov says a personal or family dispute could have led to the execution.

lead to 把…带到; 领到
例句：That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

4. Mr. Kim took power two years ago.

take power 取得政权
例句：At first she was reluctant to take power, but she finally agreed.
起初她不愿意接手权力，但最终她还是同意了。

5. Since then, he has replaced more than 40 percent of high level officials, and built his rule with a younger generation loyal to him.

more than 不只是; 很; 超过; 在…次以上
例句：More than 1000 turned up.
最后共有1000多人出席。