2006年VOA标准英语-US Senate Hearings on Supreme Court Nomine
时间：2019-01-06 作者：英语课 分类：2006年VOA标准英语（一月）
By Deborah Tate
Capitol Hill
13 January 2006
The U.S. Senate hearings into the nomination 1 of Judge Samuel Alito for the Supreme 2 Court have concluded with testimony 3 from witnesses. Some 30 witnesses testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of, or against Judge Samuel Alito's nomination.
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Kate Michelman, the former president of the National Abortion 4 and Reproductive Rights Action League, echoed concerns of many Democrats 5 who argue that Alito's record suggests that, if confirmed, the nominee 6 would seek to erode 7 abortion rights:
"There is much in his record that indicates clearly and beyond the boundaries of reasonable dispute that he rejects the idea of privacy, personal privacy as a fundamental American ideal," she said. "A woman's right to choose is a powerful manifestation 8 of privacy."
Panel of seven appellate judges who have worked with Judge Samuel Alito testify on his behalf during Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation 9 hearing Thursday
Democrats expressed frustration 10 earlier this week when Alito refrained from calling the 1973 Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortion settled law, describing it instead as an important precedent 11.
Democrats have also expressed concern about Alito's record dealing 12 with presidential powers.
If confirmed, Alito would succeed retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who is considered a moderate and who often cast the deciding vote in 5-4 rulings in controversial cases. Democrats fear Alito would shift the balance of the court in a more conservative direction.
Samuel Alito
But Republicans dismiss the criticism and say Alito is well-qualified for the high court.
Their arguments were echoed by Edna Ball Axelrod, who - like Alito - is an appeals court judge.
"Those of us who know him know he is not an ideologue, and that he does not use his position to pursue personal agendas," she said.
Alito is expected to be confirmed by the Republican-led Senate later this month.
- John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。
- Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。
- 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。
- The testimony given by him is dubious.他所作的证据是可疑的。
- He was called in to bear testimony to what the police officer said.他被传入为警官所说的话作证。
- She had an abortion at the women's health clinic.她在妇女保健医院做了流产手术。
- A number of considerations have led her to have a wilful abortion.多种考虑使她执意堕胎。
- The Democrats held a pep rally on Capitol Hill yesterday. 民主党昨天在国会山召开了竞选誓师大会。
- The democrats organize a filibuster in the senate. 民主党党员组织了阻挠议事。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- His nominee for vice president was elected only after a second ballot.他提名的副总统在两轮投票后才当选。
- Mr.Francisco is standing as the official nominee for the post of District Secretary.弗朗西斯科先生是行政书记职位的正式提名人。
- Once exposed,soil is quickly eroded by wind and rain.一旦暴露在外，土壤很快就会被风雨侵蚀。
- Competition in the financial marketplace has eroded profits.金融市场的竞争降低了利润。
- Her smile is a manifestation of joy.她的微笑是她快乐的表现。
- What we call mass is only another manifestation of energy.我们称之为质量的东西只是能量的另一种表现形态。
- We are waiting for confirmation of the news.我们正在等待证实那个消息。
- We need confirmation in writing before we can send your order out.给你们发送订购的货物之前，我们需要书面确认。
- He had to fight back tears of frustration.他不得不强忍住失意的泪水。
- He beat his hands on the steering wheel in frustration.他沮丧地用手打了几下方向盘。
- Is there a precedent for what you want me to do?你要我做的事有前例可援吗？
- This is a wonderful achievement without precedent in Chinese history.这是中国历史上亘古未有的奇绩。