时间:2019-01-31 作者:英语课 分类:VOA常速英语2007年(十一月)


英语课
By Larry London
Washington, D.C.
26 November 2007
 


Ciara Princess Harris can sing, write music and act.  Earlier this year, the 22-year-old released 1 her second album, "The Evolution."  Fresh from the "Screamfest '07" Tour with T.I., T-Pain, and Yung Jock, Ciara is getting ready to promote her upcoming film role in "Mama, I Want To Sing!" starring opposite Patti Labelle.  Ciara talked with VOA's Larry London about her role in today's R&B music scene and her latest success.


Twenty-two-year-old Ciara exploded onto the music scene in 2004 branding a unique sound, called "Crunk and B".


Ciara signed her first record contract as a teenager with the hopes of a number one single.  Her infectious 2 dance moves and sultry vocals 3, backed by the industry's top producers, soon made her dreams a reality with the success of her hit single, "Goodies."


"I was 17 and they asked me where I saw myself the next year.  At that point, my album was pretty much complete.  I said, 'I see myself having the number one single on the charts.'  And then that happened," she says with delight.


 Originally from Austin, Texas, Ciara grew up in an Army family.  Though she moved from city-to-city as a child, her love for dance assured 4 her that she would one day work in the entertainment business.


"I always felt I would do something in the world of entertainment.  Especially when I was younger, I was doing a lot of dancing.  That was one thing,” says Ciara. “Modeling was something I also felt I would try to do, and I did at one point in time.  Put it all together and I was like, 'I can be a singer and do all of this’."


Ciara's latest album, "The Evolution", reached number one on the Billboard 5 Hot 200 Albums Chart selling more than 300,000 copies the first week.


Though record sales highlight 6 the success of her career, Ciara believes being a positive role model is just as important. "I don't think God gave me this career just to do music videos and dance and perform.  I feel he put me in a position to where I can deliver messages to people that do look up to me.  And so I'm aware of that and it pushes me to be the best I can be," she says. 


With millions of fans across the world, Ciara enjoys traveling abroad to connect with fans from different cultures.


"Touring outside of your own country is one of the coolest things and, I think, one of the most rewarding things.  To be able to do that alone is a blessing 7.  To know that people from different nationalities and culture(s), love what you do means so much.  When I go into the studio I give my all.  To know that people love what I am doing means a lot."


Ciara has come a long way since 2004, earning music awards, hit singles, and songwriting credits 8.  But, we can expect to see a lot more of her in the coming years.  With plans for a clothing line, a book, and a career in movies, Ciara has big goals for her future.


"The success of my career has been the highlight of my life,” she says. “I am living my dream.  Words can't really explain exactly what I feel."


Video courtesy of Zomba Records




v.释放( release的过去式和过去分词 );放开;发布;发行
  • He was released on bail pending committal proceedings. 他交保获释正在候审。
  • With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him. 事后才说他们本不应该释放他,这倒容易。
adj.传染的,有传染性的,有感染力的
  • Influenza is an infectious disease.流感是一种传染病。
  • What an infectious laugh she has!她的笑声多么具有感染力啊!
(乐曲中的)歌唱部份,声乐部份( vocal的名词复数 )
  • Also look out for soaring vocals on The Right Man. 另外,也可留意一下《意中人》中的那高亢的唱腔。
  • Lazy bass line, lazier drums, lush violins, great piano and incomparable vocals. 懒惰的低音线,较懒惰的鼓,饮小提琴,棒的钢琴和无比的声音。
a.确实的,深信的
  • He spoke in a calm, assured voice. 他冷静自信地说。
  • The makers of the product assured us that there had been no sacrifice of quality. 这一产品的制造商向我们保证说他们没有牺牲质量。
n.布告板,揭示栏,广告牌
  • He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
  • Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。
n.加亮区;v.加亮,强调;[计算机]醒目
  • Her performance was the highlight of the show.她的表演是那场演出中最精彩的部分。
  • The highlight of this term is the school trip to Austria.这学期最重要的活动就是去奥地利的校外旅行。
n.祈神赐福;祷告;祝福,祝愿
  • The blessing was said in Hebrew.祷告用了希伯来语。
  • A double blessing has descended upon the house.双喜临门。
n.节目前后字幕;信任,信用,声望,荣誉, [财务]贷方,银行存款;信任( credit的名词复数 );存款;学分;(借钱偿还的)信誉link-v.相信,信任,把…归给
  • He credits me with having better sense than that. 他认为我的见识要比那强得多。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Does this item go among the credits or the debits? 这笔账应记入贷方还是借方? 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
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