英语新闻视频 China Daily Video News: February 22

World bank plans to open more offices in Beijing
The World Bank's director for China, David Dollar, said in an interview with China Daily that it is "exploring" the possibility of establishing more offices in China to facilitate its local programs.
Rogge: Spielberg’s withdrawal¹ won’t harm Beijing Games
International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge says he’s not concerned about Spielberg’s withdrawal from the Beijing Olympics because the Games are stronger than individuals.
Strategic talks to precede Hu's visit to Japan
The eighth Sino-Japan strategic dialogue kicks off in Beijing on Friday. Also this week,
State councilor Tang Jiaxuan arrived in Tokyo Wednesday to pave the road for President Hu Jintao's visit in April.
Rockets blast Cavaliers 9th straight
The Houston Rockets welcomed its ninth consecutive² win when it beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Yao Ming posted 16 points and 14 rebounds³ for the Rockets.
Fei Fei dies
Hong Kong actress and comedienne Lydia Shum Tin-ha, fondly called "Fei Fei" or "Fatty Shum", died of liver cancer on Tuesday at the age of 60. Government officials and artists who knew Shum mourned her death.
FINA Diving World Cup held at Water Cube
The FINA Diving World Cup was held in Beijing this week at the National Aquatic⁴ Center, or Water Cube.
Teenage diver Chen Ruolin won the women’s 10m platform on Wednesday while compatriot Wang Xin came in second, Mexico third.
The men’s synchronized⁵ springboard was awarded to Wang Feng and Qin Kai, while Russia and Canada came in second and third respectively.
The 16th FINA Diving World Cup continues until February 25 and is an Olympic qualifier.
Lantern festival marks end of Spring Festival
The Chinese lunar new year celebrations ended Thursday night with the Lantern Festival.
It’s celebrated⁶ on the 15th day, the first full moon of the year. People eat yuanxiao or glutinous⁷ rice flour dumplings made with sweet or savory⁸ fillings.
Residents also look at lantern displays, some of which have puzzles and riddles⁹ for them to solve.
It was also the last night people are allowed to set off fireworks, lighting¹⁰ up the sky with colorful explosions.
Inflation and appreciation¹¹ of yuan hits new high
Rising food prices pushed China’s inflation to an 11-year high in January. The Consumer Price Index hit 7.1 percent last month.
The recent snowstorms may have led to the increase in food prices as the severe weather destroyed crops and made it difficult to transport food around the country.
The yuan was also revaluated and rose 1.6 percent against the US dollar in January, the fastest monthly gain since China de-pegged it from the greenback in 2005.
Fidel Castro quits
Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba's president this week after nearly a half-century in power. He said he would not accept a new term when the new parliament meets on Sunday.
The announcement effectively ends the 49-year rule of the 81-year-old Castro, and makes it possible for his 76-year-old brother Raul to succeed him.
Castro rose to power in 1959, reshaping Cuba into a Communist state. He survived assassination¹² attempts, a CIA-backed invasion and a missile crisis.
Chang’E I meets lunar eclipse
People in North America, Europe and Africa were able to watch the lunar eclipse on Wednesday night.

This affected¹³ operations of China’s satellite, Chang’ E I, for two-and-a-half hours, as it depends on the sun for energy.
Confucius family tree to be unveiled
An updated family tree of Confucius and his descendants will be published next year, to coincide with the 2,560th birth anniversary of the great sage¹⁴.
The actual numer of Confucius descendants living across the world is more than 3 million, 2.5 million of which are on the Chinese mainland.
Pregnant tigress released
A pregnant tigress was released into the Sundari Kati River, south of Kolkata, India on Tuesday.
Forestry¹⁵ workers rescued the animal on Sunday after it was stoned and badly beaten by frightened villagers.

1 withdrawal   

n.取回，提款；撤退，撤军；收回，撤销

参考例句：

• The police were forced to make a tactical withdrawal.警方被迫进行战术撤退。
• They insisted upon a withdrawal of the statement and a public apology.他们坚持要收回那些话并公开道歉。

2 consecutive   

adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的

参考例句：

• It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
• The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。

3 rebounds   

反弹球( rebound的名词复数 )； 回弹球； 抢断篮板球； 复兴

参考例句：

• V is the velocity after the gas particle rebounds from the wall. V是粒子从壁上弹开后的速度。
• In the former case, the first body rebounds with practically its original velocity. 在前一种情况下，第一个物体实际上以原来的速度弹回。

4 aquatic   

adj.水生的，水栖的

参考例句：

• Aquatic sports include swimming and rowing.水上运动包括游泳和划船。
• We visited an aquatic city in Italy.我们在意大利访问过一个水上城市。

5 synchronized   

同步的

参考例句：

• Do not use the synchronized keyword in Managed Objects. 不要在管理对象上使用synchronized关键字。 来自互联网
• The timing of the gun was precisely synchronized with the turning of the plane's propeller. 风门的调速与飞机螺旋桨的转动精确同步。 来自辞典例句

6 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

7 glutinous   

adj.粘的，胶状的

参考例句：

• The sauce was glutinous and tasted artificial.这种酱有些黏，尝起来不是非常地道。
• The coat covering the soft candies is made from glutinous rice.包裹软糖的江米纸是由糯米做成的。

8 savory   

adj.风味极佳的，可口的，味香的

参考例句：

• She placed a huge dish before him of savory steaming meat.她将一大盘热气腾腾、美味可口的肉放在他面前。
• He doesn't have a very savory reputation.他的名誉不太好。

9 riddles   

n.谜（语）( riddle的名词复数 )；猜不透的难题，难解之谜

参考例句：

• Few riddles collected from oral tradition, however, have all six parts. 但是据收集的情况看，口头流传的谜语很少具有这完整的六部分。 来自英汉非文学 - 民俗
• But first, you'd better see if you can answer riddles. 但是你首先最好想想你会不会猜谜语。 来自辞典例句

10 lighting   

n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光

参考例句：

• The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
• The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。

11 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

12 assassination   

n.暗杀；暗杀事件

参考例句：

• The assassination of the president brought matters to a head.总统遭暗杀使事态到了严重关头。
• Lincoln's assassination in 1865 shocked the whole nation.1865年，林肯遇刺事件震惊全美国。

13 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

14 sage   

n.圣人，哲人；adj.贤明的，明智的

参考例句：

• I was grateful for the old man's sage advice.我很感激那位老人贤明的忠告。
• The sage is the instructor of a hundred ages.这位哲人是百代之师。

15 forestry   

n.森林学；林业

参考例句：

• At present, the Chinese forestry is being at a significant transforming period. 当前, 我国的林业正处于一个重大的转折时期。
• Anhua is one of the key forestry counties in Hunan province. 安化县是湖南省重点林区县之一。