VOA标准英语2013--Pope Francis Known for Humility, Service to the Poor
时间：2019-01-14 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2013年(三月)
Pope Francis Known for Humility 1, Service to the Poor
The first Latin American pope was born in Argentina, the son of an Italian railway worker. Jorge Mario Bergoglio and his four siblings 2 grew up in Buenos Aires. While a teenager, he had an infection that damaged his lungs. After studying chemistry, he went to seminary and became a Jesuit priest when he was 32.
National Catholic reporter Father Thomas Reese says, as Bergoglio rose through the ranks of the church in Argentina, he maintained a simple lifestyle.
"He takes his vow 3 of poverty very seriously. He refused to live in the bishop 4's palace, he moved to a very simple apartment, cooked his own meals and he didn't want the chauffeur-driven limousine 5 that the bishop normally had,” Reese said.
As a Cardinal 6 in Argentina, he sparked controversy 7 when he chastised 8 priests for refusing to baptize the children of single mothers. But he was criticized for not speaking out against his country's military dictatorship in the 1970s and 1980s.
Pope Francis is also known for his compassion 9 for the poor. As a priest, he reportedly once gave all the money in his wallet to help a homeless family who wrote to him.
Vatican spokesman Thomas Rosica says, just before being elected pope, Cardinal Bergoglio entered the conclave 10 with a sense of apprehension 11.
"I saw him at different functions these past years, but Sunday night we went for a walk here. So as we left, we parted, I said, 'Padre, are you nervous?' and he said, 'Yes, please pray for me.' But he said it with such emotion, so I was very happy,” Rosica said.
His fellow cardinals 12 say the 76-year-old Jesuit is kind and funny and that, as Pope Francis, he will most likely maintain his humility and emphasize service to the poor.
- Humility often gains more than pride.谦逊往往比骄傲收益更多。
- His voice was still soft and filled with specious humility.他的声音还是那么温和，甚至有点谦卑。
- A triplet sleeps amongst its two siblings. 一个三胞胎睡在其两个同胞之间。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- She has no way of tracking the donor or her half-siblings down. 她没办法找到那个捐精者或她的兄弟姐妹。 来自时文部分
- My parents are under a vow to go to church every Sunday.我父母许愿，每星期日都去做礼拜。
- I am under a vow to drink no wine.我已立誓戒酒。
- He was a bishop who was held in reverence by all.他是一位被大家都尊敬的主教。
- Two years after his death the bishop was canonised.主教逝世两年后被正式封为圣者。
- A chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady.司机为这个高贵的女士打开了豪华轿车的车门。
- We arrived in fine style in a hired limousine.我们很气派地乘坐出租的豪华汽车到达那里。
- This is a matter of cardinal significance.这是非常重要的事。
- The Cardinal coloured with vexation. 红衣主教感到恼火，脸涨得通红。
- 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 chastised the team for their lack of commitment. 他指责队伍未竭尽全力。
- The Securities Commission chastised the firm but imposed no fine. 证券委员会严厉批评了那家公司，不过没有处以罚款。 来自辞典例句
- He could not help having compassion for the poor creature.他情不自禁地怜悯起那个可怜的人来。
- Her heart was filled with compassion for the motherless children.她对于没有母亲的孩子们充满了怜悯心。
- Signore,I ask and I prey,that you break this conclave.各位阁下，我请求，并祈祷，你们能停止这次秘密会议。
- I met my partner at that conclave and my life moved into a huge shift.我就是在那次大会上遇到了我的伴侣的，而我的生活就转向了一个巨大的改变。
- There were still areas of doubt and her apprehension grew.有些地方仍然存疑，于是她越来越担心。
- She is a girl of weak apprehension.她是一个理解力很差的女孩。