CCTV9英语新闻：昏迷8年后,以色列前总理阿里埃勒·沙龙11日去世

By CCTV correspondent Stephanie Freid

Israel buried former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at his family farm on Monday. The 85-year-old died on Saturday after suffering from a stroke eight years ago and being in a coma 1 ever since. As his coffin 2 made its way to Sharon's final resting place, thousands, including international dignitaries and former military allies, attended the somber 3 service.

Israel honored former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon with a ceremony that began here at Jerusalem's parliament. Eulogies 5, delivered by Israel's prime minister, president, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U-S Vice 4 President Joe Biden, recalled Sharon's staunch commitment to Israel's security and his military prowess. While at the same time, alluding 6 to the controversies 7 which also marked his career.

"From my observation he was a complex man, but to understand him better, I think, it's important to understand, history will judge, he also lived in complex times in a very complex neighborhood," Biden says.

Open to the public, thousands came to bid the former general farewell. Israel's chief of staff vowed 8 that Israel's army would continue to follow in Sharon's footsteps. His two sons, both at his hospital bedside when he passed away, delivered moving eulogies about the larger-than-life man known at home as "the bulldozer".

"'Ariel', that is how I referred to you throughout much of my adult life. I had the privilege of being within the circle of people who worked for you and with you, the great privilege of seeing the seriousness, tremendous honor and dedication 9 you allotted 10 your role as prime minister," Sharon's son Omri Sharon says.

Dozens of wreaths were laid at the fresh grave site as an honor guard stood at attention. On an unseasonably temperate 11 January day the final chapter of Ariel Sharon's life closed here at his ranch 12, making way for the next chapter: his place in the annals of Israel's history.

In the eulogies, delivered here, people talked about Ariel Sharon the courageous 13, fearless leader who left an indelible mark on the State of Israel. His sons said he was worthy 14 of being a father and he has come home to his final resting place.

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1
coma

  
 


n.昏迷，昏迷状态


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The patient rallied from the coma.病人从昏迷中苏醒过来。
She went into a coma after swallowing a whole bottle of sleeping pills.她吃了一整瓶安眠药后就昏迷过去了。












2
coffin

  
 


n.棺材，灵柩


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When one's coffin is covered,all discussion about him can be settled.盖棺论定。
The coffin was placed in the grave.那口棺材已安放到坟墓里去了。












3
somber

  
 


adj.昏暗的，阴天的，阴森的，忧郁的


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He had a somber expression on his face.他面容忧郁。
His coat was a somber brown.他的衣服是暗棕色的。












4
vice

  
 


n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的


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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。












5
eulogies

  
 


n.颂词，颂文( eulogy的名词复数 )


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Her latest film has brought eulogies from the critics. 她最近的这部电影获得影评界的好评。 来自互联网













6
alluding

  
 


提及，暗指( allude的现在分词 )


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He didn't mention your name but I was sure he was alluding to you. 他没提你的名字，但是我确信他是暗指你的。
But in fact I was alluding to my physical deficiencies. 可我实在是为自己的容貌寒心。












7
controversies

  
 


争论


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We offer no comment on these controversies here. 对于这些争议，我们在这里不作任何评论。 来自英汉非文学 - 历史
The controversies surrounding population growth are unlikely to subside soon. 围绕着人口增长问题的争论看来不会很快平息。 来自辞典例句












8
vowed

  
 


起誓，发誓（vow的过去式与过去分词形式）


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He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise. 他非常庄严地发誓要实现他的诺言。
I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. 我发誓自己要多动手做饭。












9
dedication

  
 


n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞


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We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。












10
allotted

  
 


分配，拨给，摊派( allot的过去式和过去分词 )


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I completed the test within the time allotted . 我在限定的时间内完成了试验。
Each passenger slept on the berth allotted to him. 每个旅客都睡在分配给他的铺位上。












11
temperate

  
 


adj.温和的，温带的，自我克制的，不过分的


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Asia extends across the frigid,temperate and tropical zones.亚洲地跨寒、温、热三带。
Great Britain has a temperate climate.英国气候温和。












12
ranch

  
 


n.大牧场，大农场


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He went to work on a ranch.他去一个大农场干活。
The ranch is in the middle of a large plateau.该牧场位于一个辽阔高原的中部。












13
courageous

  
 


adj.勇敢的，有胆量的


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We all honour courageous people.我们都尊重勇敢的人。
He was roused to action by courageous words.豪言壮语促使他奋起行动。












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worthy

  
 


adj.(of)值得的，配得上的；有价值的


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I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
There occurred nothing that was worthy to be mentioned.没有值得一提的事发生。