例句：My father's health was undermined by drink.

我爸爸的健康逐渐为酒所损害。

11.intimidation n.恐吓;胁迫;威吓

例句：The defendants complained of intimidation during investigations.

被告们投诉在调查期间受到了威胁。

12.endorsement n.支持,认可

例句：The candidates competed for the union's endorsement.

候选者们为获得联盟的赞同而竞争。

13.wrestle v.摔角,格斗,斗争,斟酌

例句：He wrestled his opponent to the floor/ground.

他把对手摔倒在地上。

1.Life is slowly returning to normal in the central Nigerian city of Jos with people emerging from their homes a week after clashes between Christians and Muslims, left hundreds dead.

return to normal恢复正常

例句：The line is being rush-repaired and the power supply will return to normal in half an hour.

线路正在抢修，半小时后恢复供电。

2.The authorities in Plateau State have refused to be drawn on how many people were killed but some reports said the number could be in excess of 300.

in excess of超过,较...为多

例句：I never do anything in excess of my ability.

我从不做超出自己能力范围的事。

3.Reports say the man made his way towards one of the emergency exits, carrying a brown paperbag.

make one's way towards/to想方设法进入，前进，朝……方向走去