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时间：2019-01-03 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2018年(六月)
The White House Hosts Iftar Dinner
Marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, President Donald Trump 1 hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House.
To the group of U.S. cabinet officials and ambassadors from mostly Muslim-majority countries, the President offered a message of unity 2 and respect.
“To each of you and to the Muslims around the world: Ramadan Mubarak,” he said.
President Trump noted 3 that the iftar dinner is “a sacred tradition of one of the world's great religions,” marking “the coming together of families and friends to celebrate a timeless message of peace, charity and love. It's a moment to call on our highest ideals, and to give thanks for the many blessings 4 we enjoy.”
He expressed gratitude 5 for “the renewed bonds of friendship and cooperation” the United States has forged with its valued partners across the Middle East, and recalled his first foreign trip as President last year to Saudi Arabia, “the heart of the Muslim world.”
“The partnership 6 and solidarity 7 that we established over the past year has only deepened with time,” President Trump declared. “We've made a lot of progress.”
The President concluded with the wish that all “strive to embody 8 the grace and goodwill 9 that mark the Ramadan season. Let us pray for peace and justice,” he said, “and let us resolve that these values will guide us as we work together to build a bright and prosperous future that does honor and glory to God.”
- He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
- The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。
- When we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结，并非一团和气。
- We must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.大敌当前，我们必须加强团结。
- 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。
- Afflictions are sometimes blessings in disguise. 塞翁失马，焉知非福。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- We don't rely on blessings from Heaven. 我们不靠老天保佑。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
- She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。
- The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
- Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。
- They must preserve their solidarity.他们必须维护他们的团结。
- The solidarity among China's various nationalities is as firm as a rock.中国各族人民之间的团结坚如磐石。
- The latest locomotives embody many new features. 这些最新的机车具有许多新的特色。
- Hemingway's characters plainly embody his own values and view of life.海明威笔下的角色明确反映出他自己的价值观与人生观。