短语讲解:
1. But disagreements within the PAP led to arrests of pro-communist members two years later.
lead to 把…带到; 领到
例句:He speculated that this might lead to a success.
他推测这可能会导致成功。
2. After the unrest, Mr. Abdul Rahman called for the separation of Malaysia from Singapore.
call for 需要; 要求
例句:Different circumstances call for different tactics.
不同的情势需要不同的策略。
3. He began working in support of Singapore’s most valuable resource – its people.
in support of 支持; 证明…正确
例句:The historical evidence in support of this convention is weak.
支持这个论点的历史证据不足。
4. Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him or give it up.
give up 放弃; 投降
例句:Don't give up hope; keep on trying.
不要灰心,继续努力。
5. I’ve spent a whole life in building this and as long as I am in charge nobody’s going to knock it down.
as long as 只要; 如果
例句:As long as you succeed they are yours entirely.
只要你胜利了,他们就对你五体投地。