历史上的今天-Today in History 2013-12-05
时间：2019-02-14 作者：英语课 分类：历史上的今天-2013年
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December 5th, 1933Prohibition ends in the United States after more than a dozen years, as Utah ratifies 1 the 21st Amendment 2 to the Constitution. That measure repeals 3 the 18th Amendment, which had banned the manufacture, sale or transportation of alcoholic 4 beverages 5.
1791,One of the world’s great classic composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, dies in Vienna, Austria. He was just 35 years old.
1901,“Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor 6 the challenge and promise of the future.” Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and an entertainment empire including major theme parks, is born in Chicago.
And 1932,Little Richard, one of the early stars and shapers of rock n' roll, is born Richard Wayne Penniman in Macon, Georgia.
Today in History, December 5th. Carol Bradley, the Associated Press.
v.批准，签认（合约等）( ratify的第三人称单数 )
- American Revolutionary War: The United States ratifies a peace treaty with England. 1784年的今天，美国独立战争：美国批准了一项与英国的和平条约。 来自互联网
- Each Member which ratifies this Convention shall ensure the effectiveapplication of its provis ions. 批准本公约的每一会员国应确保有效地实施本公约的规定。 来自互联网
n.改正，修正，改善，修正案
- The amendment was rejected by 207 voters to 143.这项修正案以207票对143票被否决。
- The Opposition has tabled an amendment to the bill.反对党已经就该议案提交了一项修正条款。
撤销，废除( repeal的名词复数 )
- The measure repeals a previous law that prevented local governments from targeting specific breeds for sterilization. 这项法令的出台将废止之前一项限制地方政府针对某种犬类采用绝育措施的法律。
adj.（含）酒精的，由酒精引起的；n.酗酒者
- The alcoholic strength of brandy far exceeds that of wine.白兰地的酒精浓度远远超过葡萄酒。
- Alcoholic drinks act as a poison to a child.酒精饮料对小孩犹如毒药。
n.饮料( beverage的名词复数 )
- laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages 控制酒类销售的法规
- regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages 含酒精饮料的销售管理条例