委内瑞拉计划开发三个加勒比岛度假村

 　　CARACAS, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela plans to develop three pristine¹ Caribbean islands that are home to military facilities into tourist resorts, Tourism Minister Andres Izarra announced Monday.

　　The state-run Venezuelan News Agency (AVN) quoted Izarra as saying that Venezuela has vast untapped tourism potential and has identified the islands of La Blanquilla, La Tortuga and La Orchila for development.

　　Izarra said plans would include renovating² island infrastructure³, constructing airstrip and development in nearby areas.

　　La Blanquilla derives⁴ its name from an untouched white-sand beach lapped by turquoise⁵ waters and surrounded by shallow coral reefs. The island is also known for a type of rare black coral that is commonly used to make jewelry⁶.

　　La Tortuga, the main part of an archipelago, is the second largest island in Venezuela after Margarita, the country's best known vacation destination. It is known for migratory⁷ birds and fishing between September and April.

　　La Orchila has numerous beaches including Arena⁸ Rosada, of which the sand is obviously pink.

　　The three islands are presently home to military facilities such as military encampment and naval⁹ and air bases.

　　Venezuela has some 314 large and small islands, most of them paradisiacal spots that are virtually unknown to travelers.

1 pristine   

adj.原来的，古时的，原始的，纯净的，无垢的

参考例句：

• He wiped his fingers on his pristine handkerchief.他用他那块洁净的手帕擦手指。
• He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.他本不想去玷污那清白的过去。

2 renovating   

翻新，修复，整修( renovate的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The increased production was largely attained by renovating old orchards and vineyards. 通过更新老果园和葡萄园，使生产大大增加。
• Renovating that house will cost you a pretty penny. 为了整修那所房子，你得花很多钱。

3 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

4 derives   

v.得到( derive的第三人称单数 )；（从…中）得到获得；源于；（从…中）提取

参考例句：

• English derives in the main from the common Germanic stock. 英语主要源于日耳曼语系。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He derives his income from freelance work. 他以自由职业获取收入。 来自《简明英汉词典》

5 turquoise   

n.绿宝石；adj.蓝绿色的

参考例句：

• She wore a string of turquoise round her neck.她脖子上戴着一串绿宝石。
• The women have elaborate necklaces of turquoise.那些女人戴着由绿松石制成的精美项链。

6 jewelry   

n.（jewllery）（总称）珠宝

参考例句：

• The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
• Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。

7 migratory   

n.候鸟，迁移

参考例句：

• Many migratory birds visit this lake annually.许多候鸟每年到这个湖上作短期逗留。
• This does not negate the idea of migratory aptitude.这并没有否定迁移能力这一概念。

8 arena   

n.竞技场，运动场所；竞争场所，舞台

参考例句：

• She entered the political arena at the age of 25. 她25岁进入政界。
• He had not an adequate arena for the exercise of his talents.他没有充分发挥其才能的场所。

9 naval   

adj.海军的，军舰的，船的

参考例句：

• He took part in a great naval battle.他参加了一次大海战。
• The harbour is an important naval base.该港是一个重要的海军基地。