2006年VOA标准英语-Memorable Entertainment Moments of 2006
时间：2019-01-11 作者：英语课 分类：2006年VOA标准英语（十二月）
By Crystal Park
Washington, DC
19 December 2006
watch Entertainment 2006 report
A long-awaited wedding extravaganza and some shocking and not so shocking divorces all made for a very interesting year in entertainment. But the spotlight 1 went to Hollywood's newest royalty 2 -- the babies of some of the biggest stars. A look back at all the memorable 3 entertainment moments of 2006.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and baby Shiloh
2006 was the year of babies, with some of the most highly anticipated babies making their debut 4. Topping the list is the offspring of Hollywood's impossibly gorgeous couple: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The socially active couple welcomed daughter Shiloh in June. Shiloh has already set records; she is the first baby ever to be immortalized in Madame Tussaud's wax museum in New York City.
Another baby who caused quite a stir is Suri Cruise. The public waited impatiently for a picture of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes with their newborn. Many were skeptical 5 of her existence because she had not been seen publicly since her April birth -- until the publication of the October cover of Vanity Fair. Cruise and Holmes tied the knot after months of anticipation 6 in November during a lavish 7 wedding ceremony in an Italian castle.
Twenty-five-year-old singer Britney Spears welcomed her second child in just as many years in September. In fact, son Jayden James was born a mere 8 2 days before big brother Sean Preston's first birthday.
International superstar Madonna created controversy 9 once again this year for adopting 1-year-old David Banda, an orphan 10 from Malawi. Human rights groups protested the singer was given preferential treatment in the adoption 11 process and questioned her abilities to be an adoptive mother. The boy's biological father, who gave David up to be adopted, later insisted he did not know the adoption would be permanent.
Just as celebrities 12 were busy making babies, they were also busy getting divorced. The nastiest divorce battle of the year was between ex-Beatles member Paul McCartney and estranged 13 wife Heather Mills. McCartney filed for divorce in July. Mills could claim as much as a quarter of McCartney's estimated $1.5 billion fortune.
Golden couple Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon surprised many when they announced their divorce in November. Rumors 14 have been circulating that Phillippe cheated on Witherspoon with a female costar. Witherspoon is the second-highest earning actress in Hollywood, behind Nicole Kidman. Many suspect Reese's higher paychecks contributed to the dissolution of their seven-year marriage.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline
Another famous couple called it quits in November. To the relief of the public, tired of their rumor-plagued relationship, singer Britney Spears and aspiring 15 rapper Kevin Federline ended their two-year marriage just a scant 16 two months after the birth of their second son. The divorce came at the same time Federline released his debut album. Sales were dismal 17.
Another Hollywood marriage to hit the skids 18 was between actress Pamela Anderson and musician Kid Rock. The two celebrated 19 their union with four weddings all over the world. But four months later, the two decided 20 to part ways. This is the second failed marriage for Anderson.
One Hollywood couple, however, reconciled this year, putting an end to a bitter year-long battle. Socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie rekindled 21 their friendship after more than a year of not speaking to each other. The two star in their reality series The Simple Life, set to film their fifth season.
And then there were the celebrities behaving badly. Actor and Director Mel Gibson was pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol this summer. During his arrest, Gibson allegedly shouted a barrage 22 of anti-Semitic remarks, causing many to wonder how this would affect his career. Gibson later apologized saying his behavior was inexcusable. He denied being anti-Semitic, claiming it went against the tenants 23 of his religion. Gibson's latest film, Apocolypto, is being released in December.
Actor Michael Richards found himself in hot water after a disastrous 24 appearance at a comedy club in Los Angeles in November. Richards went off on a racist 25 tirade 26, when two African-Americans in the audience started heckling him. Richards went on a rampage using racial epithets 27 alluding 28 to images of lynching. Richards spent several days doing damage control, making public apologies with prominent black leaders. He claimed his outburst stemmed from rage, and not racism 29.
Johnny Depp stars in Pirates of Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
The year's top grossing film is Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest, raking in over $423 million at the U.S. box office and over $1 billion worldwide. Pirates of the Caribbean may have earned the title of top grossing movie of 2006, but it certainly wasn't the most controversial or talked about.
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan tickled 30 the funny bones of fans, while at the same time angering the nation of Kazakhstan. Kazak officials were outraged 31 at English comedian 32 Sascha Cohen Baron's portrayal 33 of Kazakhstanis as anti-Semitic, sexist and rude. The film raked in $116 million so far.
Top acting 34 honors went to Philip Seymour Hoffman for his role in Capote. Reese Witherspoon won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Walk the Line.
- This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
- The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
- She claims to be descended from royalty.她声称她是皇室后裔。
- I waited on tables，and even catered to royalty at the Royal Albert Hall.我做过服务生， 甚至在皇家阿伯特大厅侍奉过皇室的人。
- This was indeed the most memorable day of my life.这的确是我一生中最值得怀念的日子。
- The veteran soldier has fought many memorable battles.这个老兵参加过许多难忘的战斗。
- That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
- The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。
- Others here are more skeptical about the chances for justice being done.这里的其他人更为怀疑正义能否得到伸张。
- Her look was skeptical and resigned.她的表情是将信将疑而又无可奈何。
- We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival.我们在车站等着，期待她的到来。
- The animals grew restless as if in anticipation of an earthquake.各种动物都变得焦躁不安，像是感到了地震即将发生。
- He despised people who were lavish with their praises.他看不起那些阿谀奉承的人。
- The sets and costumes are lavish.布景和服装极尽奢华。
- That is a mere repetition of what you said before.那不过是重复了你以前讲的话。
- It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。
- That is a fact beyond controversy.那是一个无可争论的事实。
- We ran the risk of becoming the butt of every controversy.我们要冒使自己在所有的纷争中都成为众矢之的的风险。
- He brought up the orphan and passed onto him his knowledge of medicine.他把一个孤儿养大，并且把自己的医术传给了他。
- The orphan had been reared in a convent by some good sisters.这个孤儿在一所修道院里被几个好心的修女带大。
- An adoption agency had sent the boys to two different families.一个收养机构把他们送给两个不同的家庭。
- The adoption of this policy would relieve them of a tremendous burden.采取这一政策会给他们解除一个巨大的负担。
- He only invited A-list celebrities to his parties. 他只邀请头等名流参加他的聚会。
- a TV chat show full of B-list celebrities 由众多二流人物参加的电视访谈节目
- He became estranged from his family after the argument.那场争吵后他便与家人疏远了。
- The argument estranged him from his brother.争吵使他同他的兄弟之间的关系疏远了。
- Rumors have it that the school was burned down. 有谣言说学校给烧掉了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Rumors of a revolt were afloat. 叛变的谣言四起。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Aspiring musicians need hours of practice every day. 想当音乐家就要每天练许多小时。
- He came from an aspiring working-class background. 他出身于有抱负的工人阶级家庭。 来自辞典例句
- Don't scant the butter when you make a cake.做糕饼时不要吝惜奶油。
- Many mothers pay scant attention to their own needs when their children are small.孩子们小的时候，许多母亲都忽视自己的需求。
- That is a rather dismal melody.那是一支相当忧郁的歌曲。
- My prospects of returning to a suitable job are dismal.我重新找到一个合适的工作岗位的希望很渺茫。
- The aging football player was playing on the skids. 那个上了年纪的足球运动员很明显地在走下坡路。 来自辞典例句
- It's a shame that he hit the skids. 很遗憾他消沉了。 来自辞典例句
- 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。
- This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
- There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
- As soon as they met again his dormant love for her was rekindled. 他们一见面，他对她的旧情如乾柴烈火般又重新燃起。 来自辞典例句
- Ive found rekindled my interest in re-reading the books. 我发觉这提起了我再次阅读这些书的兴趣。 来自互联网
- The attack jumped off under cover of a barrage.进攻在炮火的掩护下开始了。
- The fierce artillery barrage destroyed the most part of the city in a few minutes.猛烈的炮火几分钟内便毁灭了这座城市的大部分地区。
- A number of tenants have been evicted for not paying the rent. 许多房客因不付房租被赶了出来。
- Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
- The heavy rainstorm caused a disastrous flood.暴雨成灾。
- Her investment had disastrous consequences.She lost everything she owned.她的投资结果很惨，血本无归。
- a series of racist attacks 一连串的种族袭击行为
- His speech presented racist ideas under the guise of nationalism. 他的讲话以民族主义为幌子宣扬种族主义思想。
- Her tirade provoked a counterblast from her husband.她的长篇大论激起了她丈夫的强烈反对。
- He delivered a long tirade against the government.他发表了反政府的长篇演说。
- He insulted me, using rude epithets. 他用粗话诅咒我。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- He cursed me, using a lot of rude epithets. 他用上许多粗鲁的修饰词来诅咒我。 来自辞典例句
- He didn't mention your name but I was sure he was alluding to you. 他没提你的名字，但是我确信他是暗指你的。
- But in fact I was alluding to my physical deficiencies. 可我实在是为自己的容貌寒心。
- He said that racism is endemic in this country.他说种族主义在该国很普遍。
- Racism causes political instability and violence.种族主义道致政治动荡和暴力事件。
- We were tickled pink to see our friends on television. 在电视中看到我们的一些朋友，我们高兴极了。
- I tickled the baby's feet and made her laugh. 我胳肢孩子的脚，使她发笑。
- Members of Parliament were outraged by the news of the assassination. 议会议员们被这暗杀的消息激怒了。
- He was outraged by their behavior. 他们的行为使他感到愤慨。
- The comedian tickled the crowd with his jokes.喜剧演员的笑话把人们逗乐了。
- The comedian enjoyed great popularity during the 30's.那位喜剧演员在三十年代非常走红。
- His novel is a vivid portrayal of life in a mining community.他的小说生动地描绘了矿区的生活。
- The portrayal of the characters in the novel is lifelike.该书中的人物写得有血有肉。