2006年VOA标准英语-Philippines Charges 45 in Alleged February Coup
时间：2019-02-06 作者：英语课 分类：2006年VOA标准英语（十月）
By Douglas Bakshian
Manila
13 October 2006
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Authorities in the Philippines have filed rebellion charges against 45 people, including two former military generals, in connection with an alleged 2 plot in February to take power and drive President Gloria Arroyo from office.
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Justice Secretary Raul Gonzales says many military and police personnel are charged, including General Danilo Lim, the former commander of the army's elite 3 scout 4 rangers 5, and former Marine 6 General Renato Miranda. The new cases are in addition to charges the accused face under military law.
A former ambassador is named, along with several communist guerrilla leaders and a former state university president. So is Gregorio Honasan, a former army colonel and senator whose name pops up anytime a coup 7 plot in the Philippines is mentioned. Honasan is in hiding.
Secretary Gonzales says the authorities put extra care into this investigation 8, to avoid accusations 9 that any of the indictments 10 were politically motivated.
"It took us several months in order to come up with this, to be certain that these people will not cry harassment," he said. "We did everything to build a case and see to it that these cases can stand up in court."
During previous coup plots, military figures were dealt with in a lenient 11 manner, a reflection of the easy-going Filipino society. In one instance, some accused officers were ordered to do push-ups. But Gonzalez says the situation advanced too far this time, and stricter measures are necessary.
"Now this was extensive because formerly 12 it was just a slap on the wrist. Before we just ordered the military to 'push up' and then they go back to the barracks," said Gonzales. "But I think it is about time to be more strict. They will learn their lesson."
The crime of rebellion carries a life sentence in the Philippines. Secretary Gonzales says more charges are expected in coming weeks as authorities look into the financiers of the alleged plot. He said a number of prominent figures are under investigation including two senators and a Roman Catholic bishop 13. He would not give any names because the probe is pending 14.
President Arroyo has been accused of corruption 15 and abuse of power, and has been the target of a concerted effort to drive her from office. She has survived an attempt by the congress to impeach 16 her, and there have been frequent demonstrations 17 calling on her to resign.
Last February, in the midst of this campaign, she declared a brief state of emergency to halt what she said was a conspiracy 18 by segments of the military, communist guerrillas and the political opposition 19 to overthrow 20 her government. The army has already recommended that dozens of officers face court martial 21 in the affair.
Coup plots and rumors 22 are a frequent feature of political life in the Philippines. There have been more than 20 attempts or plots in the last two decades, in addition to the popular revolts that ousted 23 Presidents Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 and Joseph Estrada in 2001. Both of those revolts were backed by the military and the Catholic Church.
- She continued along the path until she came to the arroyo.她沿着小路一直走到小河边。
- They had a picnic by the arroyo.他们在干枯的河床边野餐过。
- It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
- alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
- The power elite inside the government is controlling foreign policy.政府内部的一群握有实权的精英控制着对外政策。
- We have a political elite in this country.我们国家有一群政治精英。
- He was mistaken for an enemy scout and badly wounded.他被误认为是敌人的侦察兵，受了重伤。
- The scout made a stealthy approach to the enemy position.侦察兵偷偷地靠近敌军阵地。
- Do you know where the Rangers Stadium is? 你知道Rangers体育场在哪吗？ 来自超越目标英语 第3册
- Now I'm a Rangers' fan, so I like to be near the stadium. 现在我是Rangers的爱好者，所以我想离体育场近一点。 来自超越目标英语 第3册
- Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
- When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。
- The monarch was ousted by a military coup.那君主被军事政变者废黜了。
- That government was overthrown in a military coup three years ago.那个政府在3年前的军事政变中被推翻。
- In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
- He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
- There were accusations of plagiarism. 曾有过关于剽窃的指控。
- He remained unruffled by their accusations. 对于他们的指控他处之泰然。
- A New York jury brought criminal indictments against the founder of the organization. 纽约的一个陪审团对这个组织的创始人提起了多项刑事诉讼。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- These two indictments are self-evident and require no elaboration. 这两条意义自明，无须多说。 来自互联网
- The judge was lenient with him.法官对他很宽大。
- It's a question of finding the means between too lenient treatment and too severe punishment.问题是要找出处理过宽和处罚过严的折中办法。
- We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件。
- This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.这船从前航行在中国内河里。
- 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。
- The lawsuit is still pending in the state court.这案子仍在州法庭等待定夺。
- He knew my examination was pending.他知道我就要考试了。
- The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
- The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。
- We must impeach the judge for taking bribes.我们一定要检举法官收受贿赂。
- The committee decided to impeach the President.委员会决定弹劾总统。
- Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。
- The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。
- The men were found guilty of conspiracy to murder.这些人被裁决犯有阴谋杀人罪。
- He claimed that it was all a conspiracy against him.他声称这一切都是一场针对他的阴谋。
- The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
- The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。
- After the overthrow of the government,the country was in chaos.政府被推翻后，这个国家处于混乱中。
- The overthrow of his plans left him much discouraged.他的计划的失败使得他很气馁。
- The sound of martial music is always inspiring.军乐声总是鼓舞人心的。
- The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.这名军官在军事法庭上被判犯了擅离职守罪。
- Rumors have it that the school was burned down. 有谣言说学校给烧掉了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Rumors of a revolt were afloat. 叛变的谣言四起。 来自《简明英汉词典》