CCTV9英语新闻：上海市政府召开新闻会议在新年夜

It's been more than two weeks since the Shanghai New Year's Eve stampede. The cause of the incident has not yet to be released. Shanghai's Municipal¹ Government will soon hold a press conference to announce the investigation² results. The tragedy happened at a crowded square in Shanghai's Bund area at around 11:35 p.m on New Year's Eve. 36 people were killed, with ages ranging from 12 to 36. For the very latest on the press conference, let's go live to our reporter Lin Nan in Shanghai.

 

Q1: Good morning Lin Nan, tell us more details about the press conference and what is the media expecting to hear. 

 

Q2: It is reported that local officials were dining in a luxurious³ restaurant on the bund riverside a short while before the tragedy took place. Are there any updates on this issue? 

1 municipal   

adj.市的，市政的；n.政府证券

参考例句：

• The municipal authorities have kept the roads up well.市政当局把道路保养得不错。
• The city is planning to build a municipal library.该市正计划建一座市立图书馆。

2 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

3 luxurious   

adj.精美而昂贵的；豪华的

参考例句：

• This is a luxurious car complete with air conditioning and telephone.这是一辆附有空调设备和电话的豪华轿车。
• The rich man lives in luxurious surroundings.这位富人生活在奢侈的环境中。