重點講解：
1. in response to 回應；應對；
First came the OPEC embargo in response to the Arab-Israeli war of1973.
第一次是在1973年，石油輸出國組織針對阿以戰爭實施石油禁運。
2. as of 在…時；從…起；自…始；
As of late August, most analysts think ore imports will break through 500 million tons, the question being by how much.
截至八月底，絕大多數分析家認為鐵礦石進口將會突破5億噸，但問題是價格是多少。
3. in accordance with 符合；依照；和…一致；
A fine will be imposed in accordance with the regulations.
照章罰款。
4. divide into （使）分開；（使）分散；（使）分裂；
And, as on other issues, they divide into two parties.
而且，像在其他問題上一樣，他們分為兩派。