2006年VOA标准英语-Castro's Ill Health Forces Unprecedented Transf
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By Peter Fedynsky
Washington, DC
02 August 2006
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For the first time in nearly 48 years, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has relinquished 1 absolute power as president of the communist nation. Castro's faltering 2 health forced the move. He underwent surgery for intestinal 3 bleeding on Monday, but expects to return to power after recovery. As VOA's Peter Fedynsky reports, Cuba is still ruled by a Castro - Fidel's brother, Raul.
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Fidel Castro speaks to thousands of people on International Workers Day, May 1, 2006 in Havana
Fidel Castro issued a letter read on state television by his secretary. It said sustained intestinal bleeding obligated him to undergo what he described as a complicated surgical 4 procedure, which requires several weeks of rest. The Cuban leader said the health crisis was provoked by severe stress because of a heavy work schedule during recent trips to Argentina and eastern Cuba.
He also asked that his 80th birthday celebration scheduled for August 13th, be postponed 5 until December second. That is the 50th anniversary of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces.
Fidel Castro named his 75-year-old brother Raul as temporary leader of the Cuban government, military and Communist Party. Raul Castro has served as defense 6 minister, and second in command of the Communist Party and Council of State, Cuba's Supreme 7 governing body.
Like his brother, Raul Castro is a communist hard-liner who recognizes the Party as the only source of power in Cuba. But the younger Castro also has promoted free-enterprise farmers' markets and suggested the communist system could be reformed.
Thousands of Cuban immigrants who fled Fidel Castro's authoritarian 8 rule poured into the streets of Miami, Florida to celebrate what many believe to be the dictator's demise 9.
"My grandfather's a political prisoner and I came here when I was a baby and this is the happiest day of my life because that means I'm going to be able to see my country, Cuba," said one celebrant.
A woman flies the Cuban flag from her vehicle as she drives in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood Tuesday
Others said: "Cuba is for Cubans!" "It may mark the beginning of a change in Cuba, which is what we all want."
In Cuba, people expressed shock over the ill health of the only leader most of them have ever known. "It's a shame Fidel is sick. As a Cuban I feel it deeply. I want him to get well soon and go on. This will continue just the same; this is communism."
"My Commandant will last a long time because he is good. Of course, he has to last,” said a woman.
After nearly 48 years in power, Fidel Castro's health appears to be deteriorating 10. He fainted during a public address in 2001. Two years ago, he tripped and broke his kneecap and right arm. Last year, he dismissed a U.S. intelligence report that he is suffering from Parkinson's disease. But Mr. Castro has promised to step down if he becomes too ill to govern.
- She has relinquished the post to her cousin, Sir Edward. 她把职位让给了表弟爱德华爵士。
- The small dog relinquished his bone to the big dog. 小狗把它的骨头让给那只大狗。
- The economy shows no signs of faltering. 经济没有衰退的迹象。
- I canfeel my legs faltering. 我感到我的腿在颤抖。
- A few other conditions are in high intestinal obstruction. 其它少数情况是高位肠梗阻。 来自辞典例句
- This complication has occasionally occurred following the use of intestinal antiseptics. 这种并发症偶而发生在使用肠道抗菌剂上。 来自辞典例句
- He performs the surgical operations at the Red Cross Hospital.他在红十字会医院做外科手术。
- All surgical instruments must be sterilised before use.所有的外科手术器械在使用之前，必须消毒。
- The trial was postponed indefinitely. 审讯无限期延迟。
- The game has already been postponed three times. 这场比赛已经三度延期了。
- The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
- The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
- It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
- He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
- Foreign diplomats suspect him of authoritarian tendencies.各国外交官怀疑他有着独裁主义倾向。
- The authoritarian policy wasn't proved to be a success.独裁主义的政策证明并不成功。
- He praised the union's aims but predicted its early demise.他赞扬协会的目标，但预期这一协会很快会消亡。
- The war brought about the industry's sudden demise.战争道致这个行业就这么突然垮了。
- The weather conditions are deteriorating. 天气变得越来越糟。
- I was well aware of the bad morale and the deteriorating factories. 我很清楚，大家情绪低落，各个工厂越搞越坏。