Scotland Votes Not To Separate

On Thursday, September 18, in a historic referendum, Scotland voted not to separate from the UK. Independence was rejected by 55% of voters. The NO campaign, also known as the “Better Together” campaign, celebrated that unity was chosen over division. After the results were announced, Prime Minister David Cameron noted that Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland would all receive more powers over their own affairs as promised.Queen Elizabeth and several politicians and community leaders throughout the UK have called on the people of Scotland to put aside their grievances and focus on reconciliation.

1.separate from 分开

例句：After twelve years , he decided to separate from the firm.

12年后他决定离开这个公司.

2.call on 号召

例句：One of Kenya's leading churchmen has called on the government to resign...

肯尼亚一位高级宗教人士要求政府下台。

3.put aside 搁置

例句：We should put aside our differences and discuss the things we have in common...

我们应当抛开分歧，讨论一下我们的共同点。

4.focus on 致力于

例句：He focused his mind on his lessons.

他把心思集中在功课上。