VOA标准英语2012--Deadline Passes for Occupy Washington to End Park Camps

Deadline Passes for Occupy Washington to End Park Camps

On the day the U.S. Park Police planned to enforce a no-camping rule, the mood was festive¹ in McPherson Square.
Some chanted Occupy slogans. Others milled around waiting for a noon deadline.
John Zangas has lived in his tent here for four months. He says he will put some of his belongings² in storage.
“I am going to come in compliance³ with the law as I understand it. I am not allowed to keep camping equipment. Or, that type of equipment which could be used for camping. I understand that as long as my tent is kept open, and I am not sleeping in it, I can maintain a presence here,” Zangas said.
Last week, the police notified the two Occupy camps in Washington that they would enforce the camping ban. Protesters must clear out camping materials, but they may keep some structures as long as one side is open.
Saturday and Sunday, police in Oakland, California made more thatn 400 arrests there when anarchist⁴ factions⁵ loosely affiliated⁶ with the Occupy movement clashed with police.
But Desiree Deloach and other protesters in Washington say they don’t want that to happen here. She emphasizes that the Occupy movement, which seeks better economic equality, is non-violent.
“From what I have seen, everybody is peaceful. Everybody has packed up their stuff for the most part just in case. Some people have not packed up their stuff and are going to resist and stand their ground," she said.
As the deadline neared, hundreds of people gathered around the statue of James McPherson, an American Civil War general.
Then, protesters pulled a massive tarp over the statue symbolizing⁷ what they say is their right to camp here.
Johnny Mandreacchia says that even if the tents are taken down, the movement will continue.
“The movement is not going to stop just because we are not occupying this space. What we are trying to do is the occupy the narrative⁸,” the protester said.
And that narrative has sought to draw attention to the wide gap between rich and poor in the United States.

1 festive   

adj.欢宴的，节日的

参考例句：

• It was Christmas and everyone was in festive mood.当时是圣诞节，每个人都沉浸在节日的欢乐中。
• We all wore festive costumes to the ball.我们都穿着节日的盛装前去参加舞会。

2 belongings   

n.私人物品，私人财物

参考例句：

• I put a few personal belongings in a bag.我把几件私人物品装进包中。
• Your personal belongings are not dutiable.个人物品不用纳税。

3 compliance   

n.顺从；服从；附和；屈从

参考例句：

• I was surprised by his compliance with these terms.我对他竟然依从了这些条件而感到吃惊。
• She gave up the idea in compliance with his desire.她顺从他的愿望而放弃自己的主意。

4 anarchist   

n.无政府主义者

参考例句：

• You must be an anarchist at heart.你在心底肯定是个无政府主义者。
• I did my best to comfort them and assure them I was not an anarchist.我尽量安抚他们并让它们明白我并不是一个无政府主义者。

5 factions   

组织中的小派别，派系( faction的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The gens also lives on in the "factions." 氏族此外还继续存在于“factions〔“帮”〕中。 来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源
• rival factions within the administration 政府中的对立派别

6 affiliated   

adj. 附属的, 有关连的

参考例句：

• The hospital is affiliated with the local university. 这家医院附属于当地大学。
• All affiliated members can vote. 所有隶属成员都有投票权。

7 symbolizing   

v.象征，作为…的象征( symbolize的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• This symbol later evolved into a common hieroglyphic symbolizing victory. 这幕场景后来逐渐演化为象征胜利的普通象形文字。 来自时文部分
• Mooncakes reunion, is symbolizing the Mid-Autumn festival will feed. 月饼象征着团圆，是中秋佳节必食之品。 来自互联网

8 narrative   

n.叙述，故事；adj.叙事的，故事体的

参考例句：

• He was a writer of great narrative power.他是一位颇有记述能力的作家。
• Neither author was very strong on narrative.两个作者都不是很善于讲故事。