美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-04-09
时间：2019-01-11 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2013(四月)
英语课
1. Three US troops, 2 civilians 2 and an Afghan doctor were killed in this attack. It happened when a roadside bomb exploded near their convoy 3 in southern Afghanistan. Another America civilian 1 was killed in an insurgent 4 attack in the eastern part of the country.
2. In North Korea, mass rallies were held in support of the Pyongyang regime’s decision to enter a “Combat Ready” posture 5. North Korean state television showed video of crowds gathered in rigid 6 formations in various cities.
3. Former South Africa President, Nelson Mandela was discharged from the hospital. The 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader was being treated for pneumonia 7.
4. And in DC, the cherry blossoms were expected to peak this weekend. That’s when 70% of the blossoms on the trees are open. The blossoming period can last up to two weeks.
2. In North Korea, mass rallies were held in support of the Pyongyang regime’s decision to enter a “Combat Ready” posture 5. North Korean state television showed video of crowds gathered in rigid 6 formations in various cities.
3. Former South Africa President, Nelson Mandela was discharged from the hospital. The 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader was being treated for pneumonia 7.
4. And in DC, the cherry blossoms were expected to peak this weekend. That’s when 70% of the blossoms on the trees are open. The blossoming period can last up to two weeks.
adj.平民的，民用的，民众的
- There is no reliable information about civilian casualties.关于平民的伤亡还没有确凿的信息。
- He resigned his commission to take up a civilian job.他辞去军职而从事平民工作。
平民，百姓( civilian的名词复数 )； 老百姓
- the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
- At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。
vt.护送，护卫，护航；n.护送；护送队
- The convoy was snowed up on the main road.护送队被大雪困在干路上了。
- Warships will accompany the convoy across the Atlantic.战舰将护送该船队过大西洋。
adj.叛乱的，起事的；n.叛乱分子
- Faruk says they are threatened both by insurgent and government forces.法鲁克说，他们受到暴乱分子和政府军队的双重威胁。
- The insurgent mob assembled at the gate of the city park.叛变的暴徒聚在市立公园的门口。
n.姿势，姿态，心态，态度；v.作出某种姿势
- The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
- He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣，摆出一副打架的架势。
adj.严格的，死板的；刚硬的，僵硬的
- She became as rigid as adamant.她变得如顽石般的固执。
- The examination was so rigid that nearly all aspirants were ruled out.考试很严，几乎所有的考生都被淘汰了。