VOA标准英语2018--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Feb. 10

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Feb. 10

We're soaring with the five most popular songs in the Billboard¹ Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending February 10, 2018.

This is a rare week. Not only do we get a new No. 1 single, it's also the Hot Shot Debut².

Number 5: Bruno Mars Featuring Cardi B "Finesse⁴"

Number 5: Let's open in fifth place, where Bruno Mars and Cardi B slip a slot with "Finesse."

Bruno has a message for the National Football League: Pick a hip-hop artist to be the halftime entertainer at the 2019 Super Bowl. Justin Timberlake was the headliner at the February 4 game. Bruno's opinion carries a lot of weight: He performed at the 2014 Super Bowl with the Red Hot Chili⁵ Peppers, and again in 2016 with Beyonce and Coldplay.

Number 4: Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage⁶ "Rockstar"

Post Malone and 21 Savage also dip a notch⁷ in fourth place with their former champ "Rockstar."

Post still hasn't set a release date for his Beerbongs & Bentleys album, but when it arrives, it should be interesting. Post says he's been listening to the blues⁸, Nirvana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Fleet Foxes for inspiration, and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee reportedly appears on one track.

Number 3: Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug "Havana"

Camila Cabello and Young Thug lose their Hot 100 crown this week, as "Havana" sinks to third place.

Camila has been confirmed as a guest performer on an upcoming episode of the popular UK TV series "Dancing On Ice." The big night happens on February 18. We're guessing that Camila will not actually sing on the ice.

Number 2: Ed Sheeran "Perfect"

Ed Sheeran holds in the runner-up slot with "Perfect." Ed wrote this song for his then-girlfriend, Cherry Seaborn. The pair are now engaged. Ed is friends with footballer Wayne Rooney — who says he will sing at Ed's wedding … whether he likes it or not.

Number 1: Drake "God's Plan"

We always like a new singles champion, and this one's huge: Drake debuts⁹ in the top slot with "God's Plan." It's a record-breaker, too.

The song broke an on-demand streaming record, with 68 million streams coming out of the gate. Drake has two debuts in this week's Top 10, with "Diplomatic Immunity¹⁰" opening in seventh place. This is the second time he's done this …"Passionfruit" and "Portland" both debuted¹¹ in the Top 10 last April. Drake is the only artist to accomplish this chart feat³.

What will happen next week? Join us in seven days to find out!

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 debut   

n.首次演出，初次露面

参考例句：

• That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
• The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。

3 feat   

n.功绩；武艺，技艺；adj.灵巧的，漂亮的，合适的

参考例句：

• Man's first landing on the moon was a feat of great daring.人类首次登月是一个勇敢的壮举。
• He received a medal for his heroic feat.他因其英雄业绩而获得一枚勋章。

4 finesse   

n.精密技巧，灵巧，手腕

参考例句：

• It was a disappointing performance which lacked finesse.那场演出缺乏技巧，令人失望。
• Lillian Hellman's plays are marked by insight and finesse.莉莲.赫尔曼的巨作以富有洞察力和写作技巧著称。

5 chili   

n.辣椒

参考例句：

• He helped himself to another two small spoonfuls of chili oil.他自己下手又加了两小勺辣椒油。
• It has chocolate,chili,and other spices.有巧克力粉，辣椒，和其他的调味品。

6 savage   

adj.野蛮的；凶恶的，残暴的；n.未开化的人

参考例句：

• The poor man received a savage beating from the thugs.那可怜的人遭到暴徒的痛打。
• He has a savage temper.他脾气粗暴。

7 notch   

n.(V字形)槽口，缺口，等级

参考例句：

• The peanuts they grow are top-notch.他们种的花生是拔尖的。
• He cut a notch in the stick with a sharp knife.他用利刃在棒上刻了一个凹痕。

8 blues   

n.抑郁，沮丧；布鲁斯音乐

参考例句：

• She was in the back of a smoky bar singing the blues.她在烟雾弥漫的酒吧深处唱着布鲁斯歌曲。
• He was in the blues on account of his failure in business.他因事业失败而意志消沉。

9 debuts   

演员首次演出( debut的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• He never really debuts the idea of taking money from his parents any longer. 他从此就再也没有认真起过向父母要钱的念头。
• This young soprano debuts next month at the metropolitan opera. 这位年轻的女高音歌唱家下个月将在纽约大都会歌剧院举行首演。

10 immunity   

n.优惠；免除；豁免，豁免权

参考例句：

• The law gives public schools immunity from taxation.法律免除公立学校的纳税义务。
• He claims diplomatic immunity to avoid being arrested.他要求外交豁免以便避免被捕。

11 debuted   

初次表演，初次登台（debut的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• In late 2003 a full-size SUV, the Pathfinder Armada, debuted. 2003年末，全尺寸SUV的探路者无敌舰队，推出。
• The album debuted at number two and quickly went platinum. 专辑一亮相就荣登排行榜第二名，很快就取得了白金销量。