历史上的今天-Today in History 2012-06-13
时间：2019-01-19 作者：英语课 分类：历史上的今天-2012年
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June 13th, 1971The New York Times begins publishing The Pentagon Papers --- a leaked, top secret study of America's involvement in Vietnam. President Richard Nixon's administration tries to block further publication in court, citing national security. Defense 1 Secretary Melvin Laird, “It is our responsibility to call this violation 2 of security to the attention of the Justice Department. This I have done.” But the U.S. Supreme 3 Court rules The Times and The Washington Post can publish the material.
1967,President Lyndon Johnson nominates solicitor 4 General Thurgood Marshall to be the first black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
1966,The case behind the phrase “You have the right to remain silent.” , as the U.S. Supreme Court issues its “Miranda” ruling. That landmark 5 decision says criminal suspects must be informed of their constitutional rights before police can question them.
1900,In China, the Boxer 6 Rebellion, a national revolt targeting foreigners, as well as Chinese Christians 7, erupts into full scale violence.
1983,Pioneer 10 becomes the first spacecraft to leave our solar system, as the American space probe crosses the orbit of Neptune 8.
And 1986,Benny Goodman, the clarinet playing “King of Swing”, dies in New York. He was 77.
Today in History, June 13th, Tim Maguire, the Associated Press
n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
- The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
- The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
n.违反(行为)，违背(行为)，侵犯
- He roared that was a violation of the rules.他大声说，那是违反规则的。
- He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.他因违反交通规则被罚款200美元。
adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的
- It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
- He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
n.初级律师，事务律师
- The solicitor's advice gave me food for thought.律师的指点值得我深思。
- The solicitor moved for an adjournment of the case.律师请求将这个案件的诉讼延期。
n.陆标，划时代的事，地界标
- The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history.俄国革命是世界历史上的一个里程碑。
- The tower was once a landmark for ships.这座塔曾是船只的陆标。
n.制箱者，拳击手
- The boxer gave his opponent a punch on the nose.这个拳击手朝他对手的鼻子上猛击一拳。
- He moved lightly on his toes like a boxer.他像拳击手一样踮着脚轻盈移动。
n.基督教徒( Christian的名词复数 )
- Christians of all denominations attended the conference. 基督教所有教派的人都出席了这次会议。
- His novel about Jesus caused a furore among Christians. 他关于耶稣的小说激起了基督教徒的公愤。