The meeting was called in response to a request from Venezuela.
应委内瑞拉的要求召开了这次会议。
 

2.in total 总计

I was with my husband for eight years in total.
我和丈夫在一起的时间总共有8年。

3.took a hammering 遭到打击

Our team took a terrible hammering.
我们队一败涂地。

4.in violation of 违反

The government has acted in violation of its agreement.
政府的行为违反了它的协议。