PBS高端访谈:缅怀拉斯维加斯枪击案受害者

 　　We remember now some of the victims of the tragedy in Las Vegas.

　　They were mothers and fathers, siblings¹ and teachers, veterans and colleagues.

　　Here are 12 of the 59 people who died in Sunday's shooting, and what co-workers, friends, and loved ones have said about them.

　　John Phippen owned a home remodeling company.

　　He had a heart that was larger than life and a personality to match, a neighbor said.

　　Angie Gomez graduated high school two years ago.

　　"She was a fun-loving young lady," her school district commented. "She always challenged herself academically."

　　Thirty-year-old Charleston Hartfield was a Las Vegas police officer.

　　"This man wasn't just a good man, he was a great man," one of his friends said, "as kind as they come and cared about everyone."

　　Fifty-three-year-old Susan Smith was an office manager at a California elementary school.

　　From its parent-teacher association: "She was a wonderful woman, an advocate for our children, and a friend."

　　Twenty-eight-year-old Christopher Roybal served in Afghanistan.

　　A colleague noted², "If your car broke down in the middle of the night, you could call him and he would come help you."

　　Twenty-nine-year-old Sonny Melton was a nurse. The White House said he shielded his wife from the bullets, saving her life.

　　Jennifer Irvine was a lawyer in San Diego. A friend and business partner said she was a kind, generous and beautiful lady.

　　Fifty-year-old Stacee Etcheber was a hair-dresser in California.

　　"She was a loving wife and a great mother," her brother-in-law commented. "Tough as nails and just the salt of the earth."

　　Bill Wolfe Jr. was a wrestling coach in Pennsylvania. "Every child mattered to him," said the aunt of one wrestler³.

　　Canadian mechanics apprentice⁴ Jordan McIldoon was just shy of his 24th birthday.

　　His family said he was a compassionate⁵ young man who lived a life full of adventures.

　　Thirty-four-year-old Carrie Barnette worked at Disneyland.

　　Disney CEO Robert Iger said she was beloved by her friends and colleagues, and a wonderful member of the Disney family.

　　Neysa Tonks worked at a technology firm.

　　The company noted, "She was a great mother, colleague and friend who brought so much joy, fun and laughter."

　　And we will remember other victims in the days to come. undefined

1 siblings   

n.兄弟，姐妹( sibling的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• A triplet sleeps amongst its two siblings. 一个三胞胎睡在其两个同胞之间。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• She has no way of tracking the donor or her half-siblings down. 她没办法找到那个捐精者或她的兄弟姐妹。 来自时文部分

2 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

3 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。

4 apprentice   

n.学徒，徒弟

参考例句：

• My son is an apprentice in a furniture maker's workshop.我的儿子在一家家具厂做学徒。
• The apprentice is not yet out of his time.这徒工还没有出徒。

5 compassionate   

adj.有同情心的，表示同情的

参考例句：

• She is a compassionate person.她是一个有同情心的人。
• The compassionate judge gave the young offender a light sentence.慈悲的法官从轻判处了那个年轻罪犯。