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1. The White House is briefing Congress tonight on intelligence regarding Syria’s alleged¹ use of chemical weapons. Inspectors² are still collecting evidences at the site outside Damascus as the US moves toward possible military strike against the regime.

2. The NFL has agreed to pay more than 750 million dollars to help retired³ football players who blame the sport for dementia and other brain injuries. 4500 former athletes had sued the league saying it concealed⁴ the long-term dangers of concussion⁵.

3. Bottles of Tylenol will soon come with a bold warning on the cap. The phrases “Contains Acetaminophen” and always “Read the label” will appear in bright red. It’s an effort by Johnson & Johnson to better inform consumers of the dangers of taking too much which can lead to liver damage or even death.

4. And red worms had wriggled⁶ into the water system of an Oklahoma town. Residents in Colcord were told to avoid drinking and cooking with tap water until city official clears the problem. But showers are ok.

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1 alleged
a.被指控的，嫌疑的
参考例句：
It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。 alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

2 inspectors
n.检查员( inspector的名词复数 )；（英国公共汽车或火车上的）查票员；（警察）巡官；检阅官
参考例句：
They got into the school in the guise of inspectors. 他们假装成视察员进了学校。来自《简明英汉词典》 Inspectors checked that there was adequate ventilation. 检查员已检查过，通风良好。来自《简明英汉词典》

3 retired
adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的
参考例句：
The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。 Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。

4 concealed
a.隐藏的，隐蔽的
参考例句：
The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. 那些画被隐藏在厚厚的灰泥层下面。 I think he had a gun concealed about his person. 我认为他当时身上藏有一支枪。

5 concussion
n.脑震荡；震动
参考例句：
He was carried off the field with slight concussion.他因轻微脑震荡给抬离了现场。 She suffers from brain concussion.她得了脑震荡。

6 wriggled
v.扭动，蠕动，蜿蜒行进( wriggle的过去式和过去分词 )；（使身体某一部位）扭动；耍滑不做，逃避（应做的事等）
参考例句：
He wriggled uncomfortably on the chair. 他坐在椅子上不舒服地扭动着身体。来自《简明英汉词典》 A snake wriggled across the road. 一条蛇蜿蜒爬过道路。来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-09-03