AP 2012-07-12
时间：2019-02-11 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2012(七月)
英语课
1. President Obama is calling on Congress to extend tax cuts for families earning less than 250,000 a year, allowing tax to rise for those making more. Obama wants the one-year extension before the cuts expire at year's end.
2. It looks like just a few internet users have been affected 1 by malicious 2 software that could stop people from going online. The so-called malware deadline has passed.
3. Repairs to the Washington Monument will require massive scaffolding built around the 555-foot obelisk 3. The monument could stay close util 2014. It was damaged by a last year's earthquake.
4. In Denver, up to an inch of rain falls during a half hour, causing minor 4 flooding but making for tough going for motorists during rush hour.
adj.不自然的，假装的
- She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
- His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。
adj.有恶意的，心怀恶意的
- You ought to kick back at such malicious slander. 你应当反击这种恶毒的污蔑。
- Their talk was slightly malicious.他们的谈话有点儿心怀不轨。
n.方尖塔
- The obelisk was built in memory of those who died for their country.这座方尖塔是为了纪念那些为祖国献身的人而建造的。
- Far away on the last spur,there was a glittering obelisk.远处，在最后一个山峦上闪烁着一个方尖塔。