VOA标准英语2017--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Feb. 4

 

This is the Top Five Countdown! We’re cranking up the five most popular songs in the Billboard¹ Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending February 4, 2017.

It’s another week where the deck gets shuffled² but no new cards are dealt.

Number 5: The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk "Starboy" 

It’s a good week for The Weeknd: while he commands the Billboard Album chart for a fourth week, he also remains³ in our Hot 100 Top Five: “Starboy” slips a slot to fifth place.

The Weeknd and Daft Punk have both joined the performing lineup for the upcoming Grammy Awards. Also new to the list are Dave Grohl, Alicia Keys, Maren Morris, Anderson Paak, and A Tribe Called Quest. Previously⁴ announced performers include Adele, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Metallica, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. The big night happens on February 12.

Number 4: The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey "Closer"

The Chainsmokers and Halsey remain strong, as “Closer” recovers a slot in fourth place. Last month, Halsey took to Instagram to reveal that she’d undergone multiple surgeries for the abdominal⁵ condition endometriosis.

Number 3: Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane "Black Beatles" 

Holding in third place are Rae Sremmurd and Gucci Mane with “Black Beatles” – which like all our other songs today, spent some time at number one. Who’s the man behind this viral hit? Mike WiLL Made-It, and while his name may not sound familiar, you’ve probably heard his other hits: “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus; “Love Me” from Lil Wayne; “Pour It Up” by Rihanna and let’s not forget Nicki Minaj’s “Black Beatles” remix, “Black Barbies.”

Number 2: Ed Sheeran "Shape of You" 

Ed Sheeran loses his Hot 100 crown after one week, as “Shape Of You” slips to second place. This week Ed dropped the video, which shows him training for a boxing match, and ending up going against a sumo wrestler⁶. Sheeran says he spent much of last year drinking beer and really packed on the weight. He’s currently getting in fighting shape for the March 3 arrival of his Divide album and subsequent tour.

Number 1: Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert "Bad and Boujee" 

Back to number one go Migos and Lil Uzi Vert with “Bad And Boujee.” Rap fans who want to see Migos perform at the Super Bowl have launched an online petition on the change.org web site. Nearly 60,000 supporters have signed the document asking the rap trio to replace Lady Gaga on February 5.

That may not happen, but we'll be here next week with a new hit list.

1 billboard   

n.布告板，揭示栏，广告牌

参考例句：

• He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
• Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。

2 shuffled   

v.洗（纸牌）( shuffle的过去式和过去分词 )；拖着脚步走；粗心地做；摆脱尘世的烦恼

参考例句：

• He shuffled across the room to the window. 他拖着脚走到房间那头的窗户跟前。
• Simon shuffled awkwardly towards them. 西蒙笨拙地拖着脚朝他们走去。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

4 previously   

adv.以前，先前（地）

参考例句：

• The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point.自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。
• Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously.让我岔开一会儿，解释原先发生了什么。

5 abdominal   

adj.腹（部）的，下腹的；n.腹肌

参考例句：

• The abdominal aorta is normally smaller than the thoracic aorta.腹主动脉一般比胸主动脉小。
• Abdominal tissues sometimes adhere after an operation.手术之后腹部有时会出现粘连。

6 wrestler   

n.摔角选手，扭

参考例句：

• The wrestler tripped up his opponent.那个摔跤运动员把对手绊倒在地。
• The stronger wrestler won the first throw.较壮的那个摔跤手第一跤就赢了。