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1. President Barack Obama makes an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to sign an agreement solidifying¹ the US role in the country after the war effort ends in 2014.

2. Around the world, protesters stake out May Day to make their point. In some cities, vandals broke windows and used spray paint. The Day was to celebrate workers' rights and vent² frustration³ over unemployment rates.

3. The FBI says five men have been arrested in Ohio, part of an alleged⁴ plot to blow up a bridge near Cleveland. Authorities say those arrested are self-described anarchists⁵.

4. In Conway, Arkansas, it took several tranquilizer darts⁶ and a fire hose to get a young bear out of a tree. The bear is expected to be fine.

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1 solidifying
（使）成为固体，（使）变硬，（使）变得坚固( solidify的现在分词 )；使团结一致；充实，巩固；具体化
参考例句：
The substances are formed from a mixture of liquids solidifying under pressure. 这些材料是由几种液体混合在一起并加压使之凝固而成的。 Painting is an art solidifies time and space for solidifying. 绘画是凝固了的时间和空间的艺术。

2 vent
n.通风口，排放口；开衩；vt.表达，发泄
参考例句：
He gave vent to his anger by swearing loudly.他高声咒骂以发泄他的愤怒。 When the vent became plugged,the engine would stop.当通风口被堵塞时，发动机就会停转。

3 frustration
n.挫折，失败，失效，落空
参考例句：
He had to fight back tears of frustration.他不得不强忍住失意的泪水。 He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。

4 alleged
a.被指控的，嫌疑的
参考例句：
It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。 alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

5 anarchists
无政府主义者( anarchist的名词复数 )
参考例句：
Anarchists demand the destruction of structures of oppression including the country itself. "无政府主义者要求摧毁包括国家本身在内的压迫人民的组织。 Unsurprisingly, Ms Baburova had a soft spot for anarchists. 没什么奇怪的，巴布罗娃女士倾向于无政府主义。

6 darts
n.掷飞镖游戏；飞镖( dart的名词复数 )；急驰，飞奔v.投掷，投射( dart的第三人称单数 )；向前冲，飞奔
参考例句：
His darts trophy takes pride of place on the mantelpiece. 他将掷镖奖杯放在壁炉顶上最显著的地方。来自《简明英汉词典》 I never saw so many darts in a bodice! 我从没见过紧身胸衣上纳了这么多的缝褶！来自《简明英汉词典》