美联社新闻一分钟 2005-11-07
时间：2019-01-08 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2005
1. A tornado 1 rips across southwestern Indiana and northern Kentucky, killing 2 at least 20 people, destroying homes and knocking out power to thousands.
2. As urban violence intensifies 3 and spreads across France, President Jacques Chirac calls restoring security and public order an 'absolute priority'.
3. Amid street protests over his visit to Brazil, President Bush says he wants to improve the United States' image in Latin America.
4. Dozens flee an Iraqi town on the Syrian border during a lull 4 in fighting between 3, 500 US and Iraqi troops , and suspected Al-Qaida insurgents 5.
5. Fireworks and bonfires light up Britain, marking the 400th anniversary of an audacious plot to blow up the king and the seat of government
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. lull
1 lull lulls 6
A lull is a period of quiet or calm in a longer period of activity or excitement.
There was a lull in political violence after the election of the current president.
...a lull in the conversation.
N-COUNT: oft N in n
2. bonfire
bonfire bonfires
A bonfire is a fire that is made outdoors, usually to burn rubbish. Bonfires are also sometimes lit as part of a celebration.
With bonfires outlawed 7 in urban areas, gardeners must cart their refuse to a dump.
They celebrated 8 the event by holding parades, lighting 9 bonfires and setting off fireworks.
N-COUNT
3. audacious
audacious
Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
...an audacious plan to win the presidency 10.
ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n
= daring
- A tornado whirled into the town last week.龙卷风上周袭击了这座城市。
- The approaching tornado struck awe in our hearts.正在逼近的龙卷风使我们惊恐万分。
- Investors are set to make a killing from the sell-off.投资者准备清仓以便大赚一笔。
- Last week my brother made a killing on Wall Street.上个周我兄弟在华尔街赚了一大笔。
- A clear atmosphere intensifies the blue of the sky. 纯净的空气使天空变得更蓝。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Blowing on fire intensifies the heat. 吹火使热度加强。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The drug put Simpson in a lull for thirty minutes.药物使辛普森安静了30分钟。
- Ground fighting flared up again after a two-week lull.经过两个星期的平静之后，地面战又突然爆发了。
- The regular troops of Baden joined the insurgents. 巴登的正规军参加到起义军方面来了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Against the Taliban and Iraqi insurgents, these problems are manageable. 要对付塔利班与伊拉克叛乱分子，这些问题还是可以把握住的。 来自互联网
- It puts our children to sleep and lulls us into a calm, dreamlike state. 摇晃能让孩子进入梦乡，也能将我们引人一种平静的、梦幻般的心境。 来自互联网
- There were also comedy acts, impromptu skits, and DJ music to fill the lulls between acts. 也有充满在行为之间的间歇的喜剧行为，即兴之作若干，和DJ音乐。 来自互联网
- Most states have outlawed the use of marijuana. 大多数州都宣布使用大麻为非法行为。
- I hope the sale of tobacco will be outlawed someday. 我希望有朝一日烟草制品会禁止销售。
- He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
- The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。
- The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
- The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。
- Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.罗斯福连续当选四届美国总统。
- Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。