via标准英语2914--Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending Aug. 30
时间：2018-12-08 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2014年(八月)
Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending Aug. 30
Iggy Azalea performs on stage during the Pandora Presents The 2014 Summer Party at The Santa Monica Pier 1 on Aug. 09, 2014, in Santa Monica, California.
This is the Top Five Countdown! We’re celebrating the five most popular songs in the Billboard 2 Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending August 30, 2014.
Last week, we welcomed a new song that’s leaping up the chart. This week…we welcome a new song that’s leaping up the chart. It’s déjà vu all over again!
Let’s begin in fifth place, where Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX dip two slots with “Fancy.” Iggy just took the Ice Bucket Challenge. If you frequent social media, you’re probably aware of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: it involves people pouring buckets of ice water over their heads to raise awareness 3 about the deadly disease ALS. Iggy braved the icy water while nominating her singing pals 4 Charli XCX and Rita Ora.
Last week, it seemed the jig 5 was up for Ariana Grande and Zedd, as “Break Free” stagnated 6 in 18th place. This week, it rockets to number four. So…what gives? It’s this week’s top Streaming Gainer, following the August 12 premiere of the video.
Retreating a slot to third place is Sam Smith, with “Stay With Me.” Sam’s mother became famous long before he had his first hit single. Sam first made headlines at age 16. His mother, London financier Kate Cassidy, sued her bosses for unfair dismissal. She alleged 7 they sacked her for spending too much time managing young Sam’s career. Obviously, she got the last laugh.
Jumping into the runner-up slot is Meghan Trainor, who says her breakout hit “All About That Bass” is all about acceptance. The Massachusetts native, 20, says her song is about loving yourself, no matter what your shape. She adds that she wrote it for herself, since she’s struggled with body image issues in the past.
Up at number one, MAGIC! takes the prize for a sixth week with “Rude” …despite not leading in any of the airplay, sales, or streaming components 8 of the chart. Bandleader Nasri Atweh has been an aspiring 9 star in his native Canada for the past decade, and says he ultimately wants to perform in stadiums. He says it all hinges on having great material, great relationships with his band mates, and a true connection with the fans.
Hopefully we can re-connect next week, when we bring you a whole new lineup.
- The pier of the bridge has been so badly damaged that experts worry it is unable to bear weight.这座桥的桥桩破损厉害，专家担心它已不能负重。
- The ship was making towards the pier.船正驶向码头。
- He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
- Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。
- There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
- Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。
- We've been pals for years. 我们是多年的哥们儿了。
- CD 8 positive cells remarkably increased in PALS and RP(P CD8+细胞在再生脾PALS和RP内均明显增加(P 来自互联网
- I went mad with joy and danced a little jig.我欣喜若狂，跳了几步吉格舞。
- He piped a jig so that we could dance.他用笛子吹奏格舞曲好让我们跳舞。
- The balloting had stagnated, he couldn't win. 投票工作陷于停顿，他不能得胜。 来自辞典例句
- His mind has stagnated since his retirement. 他退休后头脑迟钝了。 来自辞典例句
- 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
- the components of a machine 机器部件
- Our chemistry teacher often reduces a compound to its components in lab. 在实验室中化学老师常把化合物分解为各种成分。