美联社新闻一分钟 AP 威尼斯举办雷戈塔·斯多利卡划船比赛
时间：2019-01-11 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2018(九)月
威尼斯举办雷戈塔·斯多利卡划船比赛
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A final memorial service was held for the late US Senator John McCain at the US Navy Academy in Annapolis on Sunday. On the academy grounds, overlooking the Severn River, McCain will be buried near his father, grandfather, and close navy friend, Chuck Larson.
Authorities say four people are missing after two boats crashed on the Colorado River, ejecting more than a dozen people who were on board. Police say both boats sank Saturday night and searches for those missing continued Sunday.
Police in Philadelphia are investigating the theft of a collection of rare, live insects and reptiles 1 from a museum. 90% of the animals at the Philadelphia Insectarium and the butterfly pavilion were stolen in August. And the thieves are believed to be former employees.
Thousands of boat enthusiasts 2 gathered in Venice on Sunday to watch the Regatta Storica, a historical boat race held every year since the 13th century. The day is marked with several other historic boat races and a parade of 16th-century boats across the city's waters.
- Snakes and crocodiles are both reptiles. 蛇和鳄鱼都是爬行动物。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Birds, reptiles and insects come from eggs. 鸟类、爬虫及昆虫是卵生的。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- A group of enthusiasts have undertaken the reconstruction of a steam locomotive. 一群火车迷已担负起重造蒸汽机车的任务。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Now a group of enthusiasts are going to have the plane restored. 一群热心人计划修复这架飞机。 来自新概念英语第二册