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People in Egypt will begin voting later in a referendum on changes to the constitution that would further concentrate power in the hands of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
埃及人民稍后将就宪法的修改进行全民公投,该宪法将使权力进一步集中在总统阿卜杜勒-法塔赫o塞西手中。
referendum /,refə'rendəm/ 全民公投
constitution 宪法
further concentrate power in the hands of sb.使权力进一步集中在某人手中
The amendments extend Mr. el-Sisis's term from four to six years and alone to stand for a third term, meaning he could remain in office until 2030.
修正案将塞西的任期从四年延长至六年,并且他将单独竞选第三任期,这意味着他可以执政到2030年。
amendment修正案
stand for a third term 竞选第三任期
in office 执政
They also grant him wide control over judicial appointments and strengthen the role of the military.
他们还授予他对司法任命和军队的更大的控制权。
grant him wide control over 授予他更大的控制权
strengthen the role of the military 加大对军队的控制权