澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2015-06-18
时间:2019-02-14 作者:英语课 分类:澳洲ABC新闻快递2015年
英语课
Leading the news.
US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen has warned dire 1 consequences for the global economy if Greece does not reach a deal with its creditors 2. Large crowds are rallying outside the Greek parliament urging the government not to back down on its promise to ease austerity measures. Greece Central Bank has warned for the first time the country could default on its massive debts and leave the European Union.
“In the event there is not an agreement, I do see the potential for disruptions they could affect the European economic outlook and global financial markets.”
The Greens will try to set up a senate inquiry 3 today into allegations Australian officials pay people smugglers to turn a boat back to Indonesia. Yesterday, the government refused a senate demand to produce any documents it had relating to the alleged 4 payments, citing concerns for national security.
An early morning blaze has destroyed the ?Ronaldo museum and tourism center in outback Queensland. The ?? center at Winton in the state’s west .... They managed to save some adjoining buildings but the main complex and many of the historic place has been destroyed.
Federal government will spell out its vision for northern Australia today. The Prime Minister will release the long-awaited white paper looking at ways to turn the region to into an economic powerhouse. There will be 600 million roads package and 200 million dollars for water infrastructure 5.
adj.可怕的,悲惨的,阴惨的,极端的
- There were dire warnings about the dangers of watching too much TV.曾经有人就看电视太多的危害性提出严重警告。
- We were indeed in dire straits.But we pulled through.那时我们的困难真是大极了,但是我们渡过了困难。
n.债权人,债主( creditor的名词复数 )
- They agreed to repay their creditors over a period of three years. 他们同意3年内向债主还清欠款。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Creditors could obtain a writ for the arrest of their debtors. 债权人可以获得逮捕债务人的令状。 来自《简明英汉词典》
n.打听,询问,调查,查问
- Many parents have been pressing for an inquiry into the problem.许多家长迫切要求调查这个问题。
- The field of inquiry has narrowed down to five persons.调查的范围已经缩小到只剩5个人了。
a.被指控的,嫌疑的
- 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
n.下部构造,下部组织,基础结构,基础设施
- We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
- We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设,发展各类群众文化。