澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2011-04-26
时间：2018-12-11 作者：英语课 分类：澳洲ABC新闻快递2011年
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Secret US documents released by Wikileaks support claims by former Guantanamo Bay inmate 1 Mamdouh Habib that he was tortured. Files on more than 700 detainees at Guantanamo Bay have been published around the world. Many analysts 2 say the intelligence relied on to imprison 3 the terror suspects was of poor quality. Mr Habib is suing Egyptian authorities over his torture. He was released from Guantanamo Bay without charge.
In Afghanistan, more than 470 inmates 4 have escaped a Kandahar prison through a tunnel hundreds of metres long. Officials say many of the escapees were Taliban insurgents 5 and commanders. Only 12 of the prisoners have been recaptured. The Taliban's released a statement saying it took five months to dig the 320-metre tunnel.
An Australian man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to smuggle 6 methamphetamines into Bali. Judges in the case said Michael Sacatides was caught with 1.7 kilograms of the drug concealed 7 inside his suitcase lining 8.
At least five people have been killed as Syria's army advances into the southern city of Deraa.
Authorities have used tanks to support troops as security forces stepped up efforts to curb 9 pro-democracy demonstrations 10. Witnesses say the army opened fire on protesters. The US is considering imposing 11 sanctions on senior Syrian officials to pressure the regime to stop its violent crackdown.
And three men are still on the roof of Sydney's Villawood Detention 12 Centre, protesting their failed application for asylum 13.
1 inmate
n.被收容者；(房屋等的)居住人；住院人
- I am an inmate of that hospital.我住在那家医院。
- The prisoner is his inmate.那个囚犯和他同住一起。
2 analysts
分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )
- City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
- I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。
3 imprison
vt.监禁，关押，限制，束缚
- The effect of this one is going to imprison you for life.而这件事的影响力则会让你被终身监禁。
- Dutch colonial authorities imprisoned him for his part in the independence movement.荷兰殖民当局因他参加独立运动而把他关押了起来。
4 inmates
n.囚犯( inmate的名词复数 )
- One of the inmates has escaped. 被收容的人中有一个逃跑了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The inmates were moved to an undisclosed location. 监狱里的囚犯被转移到一个秘密处所。 来自《简明英汉词典》
5 insurgents
n.起义，暴动，造反( insurgent的名词复数 )
- The regular troops of Baden joined the insurgents. 巴登的正规军参加到起义军方面来了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Against the Taliban and Iraqi insurgents, these problems are manageable. 要对付塔利班与伊拉克叛乱分子，这些问题还是可以把握住的。 来自互联网
6 smuggle
vt.私运；vi.走私
- Friends managed to smuggle him secretly out of the country.朋友们想方设法将他秘密送出国了。
- She has managed to smuggle out the antiques without getting caught.她成功将古董走私出境，没有被逮捕。
7 concealed
a.隐藏的，隐蔽的
- The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. 那些画被隐藏在厚厚的灰泥层下面。
- I think he had a gun concealed about his person. 我认为他当时身上藏有一支枪。
8 lining
n.衬里，衬料
- The lining of my coat is torn.我的外套衬里破了。
- Moss makes an attractive lining to wire baskets.用苔藓垫在铁丝篮里很漂亮。
9 curb
n.场外证券市场，场外交易；vt.制止，抑制
- I could not curb my anger.我按捺不住我的愤怒。
- You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。
10 demonstrations
证明( demonstration的名词复数 )； 表明； 表达； 游行示威
- Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。
- The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。
11 imposing
adj.使人难忘的，壮丽的，堂皇的，雄伟的
- The fortress is an imposing building.这座城堡是一座宏伟的建筑。
- He has lost his imposing appearance.他已失去堂堂仪表。