达喀尔首次“驶入”玻利维亚

达喀尔首次“驶入”玻利维亚 　　

LA PAZ, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales Sunday celebrated¹ his country's inclusion in the Dakar Rally, saying it marks the first time ever Bolivia has hosted a world-class sporting event.

　　The race entered Bolivian territory Sunday and Morales first flew to the town of Uyuni, where the motorcycle and quad² competitors were due to arrive, then flew via helicopter to the town of Villazon on the border with Argentina, the last Bolivian stop on the rally route.

　　"There is a lot of anticipation³ around the Dakar Rally in Bolivia," Morales told reporters at the site. "I have come, along with our Vice⁴ President Alvaro Garcia, to accompany the people coming to take part in this sports celebration, the people coming to see Uyuni. We are making sports history."

　　Morales said he would visit the sites hosting the race, especially to cheer on the Bolivian competitors.

　　The race, which kicked off Jan. 5 in Rosario, Argentina, entered Boliva Sunday amid much expectation in communities lining⁵ the route. Competitors were to stay overnight in Bolivia and continue the race Monday on their way to Chile, where the finish line is located.

　　Bolivia has enjoyed a surge in national and foreign tourism, thanks to the rally, with visitors starting to arrive in Uyuni last week in anticipation of the race and to see local sites of interest, such as the Uyuni saltflats.

　　Morales called on locals to show visitors their generosity⁶ and warm hospitality.

1 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

2 quad   

n.四方院；四胞胎之一；v.在…填补空铅

参考例句：

• His rooms were on the left-hand side of the quad.他的房间位于四方院的左侧。
• She is a 34-year-old mother of quads.她是个生了四胞胎的34岁的母亲。

3 anticipation   

n.预期，预料，期望

参考例句：

• We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival.我们在车站等着，期待她的到来。
• The animals grew restless as if in anticipation of an earthquake.各种动物都变得焦躁不安，像是感到了地震即将发生。

4 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

5 lining   

n.衬里，衬料

参考例句：

• The lining of my coat is torn.我的外套衬里破了。
• Moss makes an attractive lining to wire baskets.用苔藓垫在铁丝篮里很漂亮。

6 generosity   

n.大度，慷慨，慷慨的行为

参考例句：

• We should match their generosity with our own.我们应该像他们一样慷慨大方。
• We adore them for their generosity.我们钦佩他们的慷慨。