英闻天下——67 Chavez Suffers "Severe" Lung Infection

 　　Venezuelan authorities are now conceding President Hugo Chavez is dealing¹ with a "severe" lung infection.

 

　　Ernesto Villegas is the Information Minister.

 

　　"After the delicate surgery of this past December 11, Comandante Chavez has faced complications as a result of a severe lung infection. This infection has caused a breathing insufficiency that requires Comandante Chavez to comply strictly² with medical treatment."

 

　　Chavez has been hospitalized in Cuba since December 11th, after undergoing a 4th surgery to remove cancer from his pelvic region.

 

　　The 58-year old is supposed to be sworn in on for his next 6-year term on Thursday.

 

　　The opposition³ in Venezuela has been calling for a new election should Chavez not be sworn in on time.

 

　　However, his government has been rejecting this assertion, saying Chavez can be sworn in at a later date.

1 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

2 strictly   

adv.严厉地，严格地；严密地

参考例句：

• His doctor is dieting him strictly.他的医生严格规定他的饮食。
• The guests were seated strictly in order of precedence.客人严格按照地位高低就座。

3 opposition   

n.反对，敌对

参考例句：

• The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
• The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。