美联社新闻一分钟 2007-03-13

Everyone in Hollywood loves a good celebration, but in this case it's taking place in Bollywood. British actress Elizabeth Hurley and her new husband Arun Nayar kicked off their 6-day Indian wedding celebration in Mumbai. The couple married Friday in a private civil ceremony at Sudeley Castle in Winchombe. The guest list included Elle Macpherson, Elton John, the Princess of Denmark Mary Chantal, Kate Moss¹, fashion designer Valentino and Hurley's ex Hugh Grant. By Monday they were in India along with a hundred guests who flew in for the celebrations.

"I am very much looking forward to it. I know it's going to be a big celebration. I know that you Indians throw a very good wedding."

A private dinner party started the evening followed by a yacht² ride around Mumbai. Celebrations will end here at this palace in Jodhpur. The luxury resort is located in Rajasthan in western India.

 

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1. throw verb
When someone throws a party, they organize one, usually in their own home. (INFORMAL)

2. yacht n-count 游艇
A yacht is a large boat with sails or a motor, used for racing³ or pleasure trips.

1 moss   

n.苔，藓，地衣

参考例句：

• Moss grows on a rock.苔藓生在石头上。
• He was found asleep on a pillow of leaves and moss.有人看见他枕着树叶和苔藓睡着了。

2 yacht   

n.游艇，快艇

参考例句：

• He was responsible for the location of the missing yacht.他负责查明失踪游艇的下落。
• He planned to cross the Pacific by yacht.他曾打算乘快艇横渡太平洋。

3 racing   

n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的

参考例句：

• I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
• The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。