美联社新闻一分钟 2005-07-11

（单词翻译）

1. Hurricane Dennis, bringing battering waves and high winds, heads for the Gulf² Coast, still recovering from another hurricane 10 months ago.

2. British police recover more bodies trapped underground in last week's subway bombings and announced 3 arrests under Britain's anti-terror law.

3. Suicide bombers³ strike 5 times in Iraq, killing⁴ at least 40 and pushing the number killed in violence the past 2 months past 1,500.

4. The Israeli cabinet, ignoring Palestinian objections and US misgivings, endorses⁶ the controversial Jerusalem separation barrier.

5. And skateboarder Danny Way jumps across the Great Wall of China Saturday, becoming the first person to clear the wall without motorized aid.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

1.batter:v.to hit someone or something again and again, in a way that hurts someone or causes damage.

2.head for:to go or travel towards a particular place, especially in a deliberate way.

3.misgiving:n.a feeling of doubt or fear about what might happen or about whether something is right.
eg.Despite her misgivings⁵ about leaving the baby, she decided⁷ to accompany her husband.

4.skateboarder:n.a short board with two small wheels at each end, which you can stand on and ride for fun or as a sport.