Steve Jobs' funeral held Friday: report

 　　SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- The funeral for Apple co-founder¹ Steve Jobs, who died Wednesday at the age of 56, is taking place on Friday, U.S. media reported.

　　The funeral is termed as a small private gathering², The Wall Street Journal quoted a person familiar with the matter as saying.

　　The source would not disclose where or when the event was taking place, citing respect for Jobs and his family's privacy.

　　Apple said it has no public services planned for Jobs. In an e- mail sent to Apple staff on Wednesday, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said "a celebration of Steve's extraordinary life" would be held soon for employees.

　　On its website, Apple has encouraged people to send their memories and condolence to a special e-mail address.

　　Meanwhile, online magazine deadling.com reported Friday that Sony Pictures is making a hefty deal to acquire feature rights to "Steve Jobs," the only authorized³ biography of the Apple co- founder which will be published on Oct. 24.

1 Founder   

n.创始者，缔造者

参考例句：

• He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
• According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。

2 gathering   

n.集会，聚会，聚集

参考例句：

• He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
• He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。

3 authorized   

a.委任的，许可的

参考例句：

• An administrative order is valid if authorized by a statute.如果一个行政命令得到一个法规的认可那么这个命令就是有效的。