英闻天下——169 Israelis to Vote in General Election
英语课
Israelis are preparing to vote in a general election on Tuesday.
Incumbent 1 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling on voters to focus on several important issues.
"When you vote for a big ruling party you vote for a united Jerusalem; for security; for jobs and for the economy and most importantly it gives us the power to lower the cost of housing."
Netanyahu earlier said that dealing 2 with Iran's nuclear ambitions is most important for him.
Netanyahu's Likud party last October announced a merger 3 with former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's far-right Yisrael Beitenu, or Israel Our Home party, a leading partner in the current coalition 4 government.
The party scoring the highest number of seats in the 120-seat Knesset is usually chosen to form a governing coalition.
Despite slipping in the polls, Netanyahu is still the favorite to secure a third term in office.
adj.成为责任的，有义务的；现任的，在职的
- He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality.他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。
- It is incumbent upon you to warn them.你有责任警告他们。
n.经商方法，待人态度
- This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
- His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。
n.企业合并，并吞
- Acceptance of the offer is the first step to a merger.对这项提议的赞同是合并的第一步。
- Shareholders will be voting on the merger of the companies.股东们将投票表决公司合并问题。