美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2016-8-18
时间：2019-01-11 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2016(八)月
This is AP news minute.
1. Emergency crews worked Sunday to rescue scores of south Louisiana residents 1 from deadly flooding. Authorities 2 say about 5,000 people are staying in Shelters and that at least 7,000 have been rescued so far.
2. A suspect is dead after authorities say he attacked passengers on a crowded Swiss train with a knife and burning liquid. Authorities say one person was killed and three others remain hospitalized. Police say there is no indication 3 that the suspect has ties to extremist group.
3. Iraqi Kurdish forces have retaken five villages, east of Islamic State-held Mosul, in an operation launched 4 early Sunday morning. Kurdish security 5 officials say the operation aims to "clear several more villages" that will increase pressure on Mosul.
4. More than 100 hot air balloons took to the skies in the United Kingdom on Sunday for Europe's largest balloon festival. Organizers say the event attracted about 500,000 people from around the world.
Krysta Fauria, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.
- Plans to build a new mall were deep-sixed after protests from local residents. 修建新室内购物中心的计划由于当地居民反对而搁浅。
- Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. 当地居民对这一消息表示愤怒。
- They interceded with the authorities on behalf of the detainees. 他们为被拘留者向当局求情。
- At his instigation we conceal the fact from the authorities. 我们受他的怂恿向当局隐瞒了事实。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise.他没有妥协的意思。
- His behavior gave every indication of an open affectionate heart.他的行为就可以表明，他的心胸是坦荡的。
- He launched a bitter diatribe against the younger generation. 他对年轻一代发起了猛烈的抨击。
- The product was launched amid much fanfare worldwide. 这个产品在世界各地隆重推出。