美联社新闻一分钟 2007-06-16
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(单词翻译)
1. The
prosecutor1 in the failed Duke lacrosse
rape2 case says he plans to resign his post. Mike Nifong made the announcement today as he finished
testifying in an
ethics3 hearing examining how he handled the case.
2.
Defense4 Secretary Robert Gates has made a surprised visit to Iraq. He says the situation in Iraq is a very mixed picture, but he also voiced the support for the top of the US commanding.
3. Palestinians in the West Bank say they are worried now the Hamas has taken control of Gaza. They say they fear the deadly violence there could spill over. However at the same time, they say this could prompt western governments to offer them more aid to
keep the
militant5 group
at bay.
4. It's not everyday you get to see a
relic6 of an
automobile7 pulled out of the ground. Officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
unearth8 a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere this afternoon. That was buried as part of a
time capsule 50 years ago.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
金山词霸
1. testify: V
To make a declaration of truth or fact under oath;作证:发誓宣布事实或真相;作证:
2. time capsule: n
时代文物密藏容器(内中存放具有时代特征的物品)
3. keep/hold something at bay:
to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening or from coming too close
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