美联社新闻一分钟 2006-07-16
时间：2019-01-08 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2006
1. Israeli aircraft attacked the Lebanese capital, striking Beirut seaport 1 and an army base. These have been the deepest hits into Lebanon since Israel launched its offensive against Hezbollah.
2. The Arab-Israeli fighting is now the focus for the G-8 summit. Leaders are working on a draft to end fighting. President Bush is at odds 2 with other world leaders on Israel’s response to Hezbollah.
3. Two large wildfires have merged 3 in California San Bernardino Mountains. Officials are worried the 105-degree temperatures will pose new challenges in the coming days. Intense heat in the blaze could produce dry lightning, a threat to firefighters.
4. Discovery is coming home. The space shuttle undocked from the International Space Station after finishing its mission of dropping off supplies and a fresh crew member.
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. be at odds: phr
If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other
- Ostend is the most important seaport in Belgium.奥斯坦德是比利时最重要的海港。
- A seaport where ships can take on supplies of coal.轮船能够补充煤炭的海港。
- The odds are 5 to 1 that she will win.她获胜的机会是五比一。
- Do you know the odds of winning the lottery once?你知道赢得一次彩票的几率多大吗？