历史上的今天-Today in History 2010-03-22
时间：2019-01-19 作者：英语课 分类：历史上的今天-2010年
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March 22nd, 1765Britain enacts 1 the Stamp Act to raise money from its American colonies, but the colony's bulky taxation 2 without representation and the Act is repealed 3 the next year. The conflict helps set the stage for the American Revolution in the following decade.
1987A barge 4 carrying 3200 tons of garbage leaves New York's Long Island on a 6 months' journey in search of a place to unload. Several states and three countries turn away this so-called “garbage barge” before space is found back where the journey began.
1997Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest women's world figure skating champion at age 14 years and 10 months.
“I never expected this, and especially not this year, going too well, you know, I was just thinking about my skating and it was a big shock, but I loved it.”
1963The Beatle releases their first album Please Please me in Britain.
And 1948“Don't cry for me Argentina...”
Also in Britain, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is born in London, among his musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats and the Phantom 5 of the Opera.
Today in History, March 22nd, Sandy Kozel, the Associated Press.
制定（法律），通过（法案）( enact的第三人称单数 )
- The legislative branch enacts laws; the executive branch enforces them, and the judicial branch interprets them. 立法部门制订法律，行政部门执行法律，司法部门解释法律。
- Hold phasic characteristic correctly, ability enacts the policy with an actual suit, measure. 正确地把握形势特点，才能制定出切合实际的政策、措施。
n.征税，税收，税金
- He made a number of simplifications in the taxation system.他在税制上作了一些简化。
- The increase of taxation is an important fiscal policy.增税是一项重要的财政政策。
撤销，废除( repeal的过去式和过去分词 )
- The Labour Party repealed the Act. 工党废除了那项法令。
- The legislature repealed the unpopular Rent Act. 立法机关废除了不得人心的租借法案。
n.平底载货船，驳船
- The barge was loaded up with coal.那艘驳船装上了煤。
- Carrying goods by train costs nearly three times more than carrying them by barge.通过铁路运货的成本比驳船运货成本高出近3倍。