Hong Kong secures stronger mainland support in fighting COVID-19

Hong Kong secures stronger mainland support in fighting COVID-19

 

Biden, Putin discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held a phone conversation over the situation in Ukraine.

During the call, which lasted about one hour, the two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and related security issues.

The White House said Biden made it clear to Putin that "while the United States remains¹ prepared to engage in diplomacy," it is "equally prepared for other scenarios²".

The Kremlin said Russia has not received a substantive³ response from the US on security guarantees.

Hong Kong secures stronger mainland support in fighting COVID-19

A senior Hong Kong official has said that China's central authorities will support the special administrative⁴ region in taking all measures needed to contain the fifth wave of COVID-19.

Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee said that the central government and Guangdong Province will take measures to ensure the supply of food and daily necessities to Hong Kong.

Five task forces will also be established to strengthen Hong Kong's capacities in testing and quarantine, among others.

UAE-financed field hospital for COVID-19 patients opens in Gaza

A new field hospital financed by the United Arab Emirates has been inaugurated in the southern Gaza Strip.

The hospital, which includes 216 beds, will be responsible for treating coronavirus patients.

As part of the anti-pandemic efforts, the UAE has donated an oxygen station, ambulances, vaccines⁶, and medicines to Gaza.

Ontario declares state of emergency over blockade

Canada's "Freedom Convoy⁷" protest has shown no sign of abating⁸.

Protesters are still occupying a major crossing at Canada's border with the United States.

Truckers angered by a COVID-19 vaccine⁵ mandate⁹ have blocked it since Monday.

Luge federation¹⁰ official lauds¹¹ China's support for winter sports

International Luge Federation President Einars Fogelis has said that he is impressed by the organizing work for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

The official also said China has provided great facilities and outstanding services for athletes to showcase their skills.

Olympian keen to promote skiing for small nations

A third-time Olympic athlete has expressed his excitement about Beijing 2022.

Yohan Goutt Goncalves, who represents Timor-Leste at the ongoing¹² Winter Games, also said he is proud of promoting skiing for small nations.

1 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

2 scenarios   

n.[意]情节；剧本；事态；脚本

参考例句：

• Further, graphite cores may be safer than non-graphite cores under some accident scenarios. 再者，根据一些事故解说，石墨堆芯可比非石墨堆芯更安全一些。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法
• Again, scenarios should make it clear which modes are acceptable to users in various contexts. 同样，我们可以运用场景剧本来搞清楚在不同情境下哪些模式可被用户接受。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

3 substantive   

adj.表示实在的；本质的、实质性的；独立的；n.实词，实名词；独立存在的实体

参考例句：

• They plan to meet again in Rome very soon to begin substantive negotiations.他们计划不久在罗马再次会晤以开始实质性的谈判。
• A president needs substantive advice,but he also requires emotional succor. 一个总统需要实质性的建议，但也需要感情上的支持。

4 administrative   

adj.行政的，管理的

参考例句：

• The administrative burden must be lifted from local government.必须解除地方政府的行政负担。
• He regarded all these administrative details as beneath his notice.他认为行政管理上的这些琐事都不值一顾。

5 vaccine   

n.牛痘苗，疫苗；adj.牛痘的，疫苗的

参考例句：

• The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives.脊髓灰质炎疫苗挽救了数以百万计的生命。
• She takes a vaccine against influenza every fall.她每年秋季接种流感疫苗。

6 vaccines   

疫苗，痘苗( vaccine的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• His team are at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines. 他的小组处于疫苗科研的最前沿。
• The vaccines were kept cool in refrigerators. 疫苗放在冰箱中冷藏。

7 convoy   

vt.护送，护卫，护航；n.护送；护送队

参考例句：

• The convoy was snowed up on the main road.护送队被大雪困在干路上了。
• Warships will accompany the convoy across the Atlantic.战舰将护送该船队过大西洋。

8 abating   

减少( abate的现在分词 )； 减去； 降价； 撤消（诉讼）

参考例句：

• The storm showed no signs of abating. 暴风雨没有减弱的迹象。
• The recent public anxiety about this issue may now be abating. 近来公众对这个问题的焦虑心情现在也许正在缓和下来。

9 mandate   

n.托管地；命令，指示

参考例句：

• The President had a clear mandate to end the war.总统得到明确的授权结束那场战争。
• The General Election gave him no such mandate.大选并未授予他这种权力。

10 federation   

n.同盟，联邦，联合，联盟，联合会

参考例句：

• It is a federation of 10 regional unions.它是由十个地方工会结合成的联合会。
• Mr.Putin was inaugurated as the President of the Russian Federation.普京正式就任俄罗斯联邦总统。

11 lauds   

v.称赞，赞美( laud的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• The work lauds the victor, Liu Bang. 该曲歌颂了胜利者刘邦。 来自互联网
• The modern world lauds them for their vigor and intensity of purpose, and for their accomplishment. 诸君之祖先曾以大无畏之精神，冒不可思议之困难，筚路褴褛以开发新大陆。 来自互联网

12 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。