CCTV9英语新闻12月：泰国总理英拉称不会在大选前辞职

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has said she would not resign ahead of national elections set for Feb. 2nd.

This comes after opposition¹ demanded she step down as the caretaker head of government. In a statement made after a special cabinet meeting, Yingluck pleaded with the public to protect democracy, and urged protesters to stop the rally.

A day earlier, Yingluck dissolved parliament and announced elections. Yingluck said she had made every compromise possible, and wished to be treated fairly.

Protesters have demanded the incumbent² government be replaced by an unelected "people's council" and an interim³ administration formed by non-politicians.

1 opposition   

n.反对，敌对

参考例句：

• The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
• The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。

2 incumbent   

adj.成为责任的，有义务的；现任的，在职的

参考例句：

• He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality.他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。
• It is incumbent upon you to warn them.你有责任警告他们。

3 interim   

adj.暂时的，临时的；n.间歇，过渡期间

参考例句：

• The government is taking interim measures to help those in immediate need.政府正在采取临时措施帮助那些有立即需要的人。
• It may turn out to be an interim technology.这可能只是个过渡技术。