VOA标准英语--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Feb. 17

 

We're on the move with the five most popular songs in the Billboard¹ Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending Feb. 17, 2018.

Our musical deck gets shuffled² this week, but no new songs manage to break into the charmed circle.

Number 5: Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage³ "Rockstar"

Former champs Post Malone and 21 Savage back off a slot to No. 5 with "Rockstar."

21 Savage loves his shoes … and he went online to prove it. He posted a sales receipt from the high-end Barney's department store in New York City, totaling $13,913. Among the items was a pair of Adidas black high-top sneakers costing $320.

Number 4: Camila Cabello Featuring Young Thug "Havana"

Also falling a slot this week are Camila Cabello and Young Thug, with "Havana."

Camila has apparently⁴ found a new boyfriend. E News reports that the 20-year-old singer is dating 30-year-old Matthew Hussey. It should be smooth sailing, because Matthew is a dating coach. The two were photographed frolicking on a beach in Mexico.

Number 3: Bruno Mars & Cardi B "Finesse⁵"

Bruno Mars and Cardi B jump two notches⁶ to third place with their remix of "Finesse." Bruno has added a final 23 dates to the North American leg of his 24 K Magic World Tour … and Cardi B will be his special guest.

On February 12, Bruno announced the dates — it all starts September 7 in Denver, Colorado, and ends October 27 in Los Angeles.

Number 2: Ed Sheeran "Perfect"

Ed Sheeran remains⁷ your runner-up with "Perfect."

Speaking on a podcast with fellow artist George Ezra, Ed said that due to social media, he felt pressure to lose weight early in his career. He says he compared himself unfavorably to his peers, such as Justin Bieber and One Direction. These days, Ed says he eats a more sensible diet and works out every day.

Number 1: Drake "God's Plan"

Drake remains your Hot 100 champ for a second week with "God's Plan."

Earlier this month, he stopped by a supermarket in Miami, Florida, where he bought groceries for all the shoppers. It set him back about $50,000. He also gave a local student a $50,000 scholarship to attend the University of Miami, and donated $50,000 to a local shelter for homeless women and children.

With gifts like that, Drake deserves another week at the top. Join me in seven days and we'll see how he does!

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 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。

4 apparently   

adv.显然地；表面上，似乎

参考例句：

• An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
• He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。

5 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。

6 notches   

n.（边缘或表面上的）V型痕迹( notch的名词复数 )；刻痕；水平；等级

参考例句：

• The Indians cut notches on a stick to keep count of numbers. 印第安人在棒上刻V形凹痕用来计数。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• They cut notches in the handle of their pistol for each man they shot. 他们每杀一个人就在枪托上刻下一个V形记号。 来自辞典例句

7 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。