历史上的今天-Today in History 2011-07-11
时间：2018-12-02 作者：英语课 分类：历史上的今天-2011年
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July 11th, 1995A major step between former foes 1 as the United States normalizes diplomatic relations with Communist Vietnam. That happens more than 20 years after the end of the Vietnam War which killed 58,000 Americans and 3 million Vietnamese.
1804A deadly showdown between two rivals in early American politics takes place in Weehawken, New Jersey 2. That’s where Vice 3 President Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Treasury 4 Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel 5 . 1979"Something is in progress. Indications are Skylab is beginning its final entry to earth." Skylab, the abandoned US space station burns up in the atmosphere, showering debris 6 over the Indian Ocean and Australia.
1914Baseball Hall of Famer Babe Ruth makes his Major League debut 7 with the Boston Red Sox. His team beats the Cleveland Indians 4 to 3. And 1989"Farewell, I took thee for thy better." Laurence Olivier, actor, director and producer of both stage and the silver screen , dies near London. He was 82.
Today in History, July 11th, Camille Bohannon, the Associated Press.
1 foes
敌人，仇敌( foe的名词复数 )
- They steadily pushed their foes before them. 他们不停地追击敌人。
- She had fought many battles, vanquished many foes. 她身经百战，挫败过很多对手。
2 jersey
n.运动衫
- He wears a cotton jersey when he plays football.他穿运动衫踢足球。
- They were dressed alike in blue jersey and knickers.他们穿着一致，都是蓝色的运动衫和灯笼短裤。
3 vice
n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的
- He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
- They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。
4 treasury
n.宝库；国库，金库；文库
- The Treasury was opposed in principle to the proposals.财政部原则上反对这些提案。
- This book is a treasury of useful information.这本书是有价值的信息宝库。
5 duel
n./v.决斗；(双方的)斗争
- The two teams are locked in a duel for first place.两个队为争夺第一名打得难解难分。
- Duroy was forced to challenge his disparager to duel.杜洛瓦不得不向诋毁他的人提出决斗。