英语听力：澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2014-01-21
时间：2019-02-14 作者：英语课 分类：澳洲ABC新闻快递2014年
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Social Service Minister Kevin Andrew has signaled a major overhaul 1 of the welfare system. He's told News Limited the current system is unsustainable. Mr. Andrew has set up a review which is likely to target disability pensions and unemployment benefits.
East Timor has launched a legal action in the International Court of Justice to reclaim 2 documents seized by ASIO. Documents relate to a legal dispute over an oil and gas treaty. He says the rates were illegal under international law and can't be justified 3 on the grounds of national security.
Iran has began the process of curbing 4 its nuclear program in a deal to ease international sanctions. Iranian TV is reporting that centrifuges used for uranium enrichment have been disconnected at its main nuclear plant. It's part of a deal reached with the United States, Russia, China and Europe.
The New South Wales government is facing a big legal battle over its decision to cancel three Hunter Valley coal exploration licenses 5. The state's corruption 7 watchdog found the granting of the licenses was tainted 8 by the corrupt 6 conduct of former ministers Ian McDonald and Eddie Obeid. The two companies that hold the licenses are now threatening legal action.
And the New South Wales government is also expected to unveil its plan today to tackle alcohol-fueled violence. State cabinet met yesterday to finalize 9 the plan. The proposals encompass 10 licensing 11 laws, policing and tougher penalties for offenders 12.
v./n.大修，仔细检查
- Master Worker Wang is responsible for the overhaul of this grinder.王师傅主修这台磨床。
- It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.众所周知，铁路系统需要大检修。
v.要求归还，收回；开垦
- I have tried to reclaim my money without success.我没能把钱取回来。
- You must present this ticket when you reclaim your luggage.当你要取回行李时，必须出示这张票子。
a.正当的，有理的
- She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. 她认为有充分的理由要求退款。
- The prisoner has certainly justified his claims by his actions. 那个囚犯确实已用自己的行动表明他的要求是正当的。
n.边石，边石的材料v.限制，克制，抑制( curb的现在分词 )
- Progress has been made in curbing inflation. 在控制通货膨胀方面已取得了进展。
- A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. 为了抑制通货膨胀实施了一系列的政策。
n.执照( license的名词复数 )v.批准，许可，颁发执照( license的第三人称单数 )
- Drivers have ten days' grace to renew their licenses. 驾驶员更换执照有10天的宽限期。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Jewish firms couldn't get import or export licenses or raw materials. 犹太人的企业得不到进出口许可证或原料。 来自辞典例句
v.贿赂，收买；adj.腐败的，贪污的
- The newspaper alleged the mayor's corrupt practices.那家报纸断言市长有舞弊行为。
- This judge is corrupt.这个法官贪污。
n.腐败，堕落，贪污
- 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。
adj.腐坏的；污染的；沾污的；感染的v.使变质( taint的过去式和过去分词 )；使污染；败坏；被污染，腐坏，败坏
- The administration was tainted with scandal. 丑闻使得政府声名狼藉。
- He was considered tainted by association with the corrupt regime. 他因与腐败政府有牵连而名誉受损。 来自《简明英汉词典》
v.落实，定下来
- Let us finalize tonight.让我们今天晚上干完
- 。At the same time,industrial designers work with engineers to finalize components and assembly.同时，工业设计师和工程师一道来完成部件和组装部分的工作。
vt.围绕，包围；包含，包括；完成
- The course will encompass physics,chemistry and biology.课程将包括物理、化学和生物学。
- The project will encompass rural and underdeveloped areas in China.这项工程将覆盖中国的农村和不发达地区。
v.批准，许可，颁发执照( license的现在分词 )
- A large part of state regulation consists of occupational licensing. 大部分州的管理涉及行业的特许批准。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法
- That licensing procedures for projects would move faster. 这样的工程批准程序一定会加快。 来自辞典例句