VOA标准英语10月-Bush Welcomes US Olympic Team to White House
时间：2019-02-07 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2008年（十月）
President Bush greets Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps after delivering remarks to members of Summer Olympic and Paralympic Teams, 07 Oct 2008
They filled the stairs leading up the south side of the White House, spilling over onto adjacent balconies.
President Bush stood amidst the athletes in their red and blue team jackets, and spoke 2 of his own memories of the games in Beijing.
He talked about the opening ceremonies in the Olympic Stadium, and how it felt to be sitting in the stands as Team USA marched onto the field.
"When the Team USA was announced, there was a notable increase in the cheers," the president noted 3. "And then came the greatest sight of all - more than 500 of America's finest athletes marching behind our flag."
He said in the weeks that followed the eyes of the world were fixed 4 on Beijing. He said America's athletes rose to the occasion.
"The Olympic team finished with the top medal count of 110 medals. But more impressive was the decency 5 and character that these Olympics brought on the world stage," Mr. Bush said.
President Bush spoke of the victors, and those who triumphed just by trying at both the Olympic Games, and the Paralympics (for disabled athletes) that followed.
"I know you worked hard - the Olympics and Paralympic teams worked hard - to get to this moment," he said. "Whether you won a medal or not really doesn't matter in the long run. What really matters is the honor you brought to your sports, and to your families, and to your country."
Among those attending the White House event was the most decorated athlete at the Beijing games. Swimmer Michael Phelps made history in the pool when he became the first athlete to win eight gold medals at a single Olympics.
"To be here at the White house is an absolutely amazing experience," Phelps said.
President Bush said Team USA amazed the world with its talent, grace and sportsmanship. He said these athletes inspired children to chase their dreams, and will be champions forever.
- It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
- Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
- The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
- The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
- Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。
- Have you two fixed on a date for the wedding yet?你们俩选定婚期了吗？
- Once the aim is fixed,we should not change it arbitrarily.目标一旦确定，我们就不应该随意改变。