美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-10-26
时间：2018-12-15 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2013(十月)
英语课
1. President Barack Obama is reportedly bringing in his long-time economic advisor 1, Jeffery Zients to work on issues with the healthcare website. Widespread problems have plagued the site since its rollout on October 1st.
2. The student, who wounded two classmates, killed a teacher and then killed himself at a Nevada middle school, was 12 years old. Authorities say they are withholding 2 the name out to respect for his family. They did say the weapon used in the shooting was brought from his home.
3. Apple unveiled a new thinner lighter 3 tablet called the ¡°iPad Air¡± and new Macs ahead of the holiday shopping season. The new iPad Air will start at 499 dollars, while the Macbook Pro¡¯s will be 200 dollars lower than the previous version.
4. And Beijing is trying to tame its infamous 4 smog by preparing emergency measures such as factory shutdown and traffic limits. The city government says the new rules will take effect when pollution levels are high and they don¡¯t apply to any other part of China.
1 advisor
n.顾问，指导老师，劝告者
- They employed me as an advisor.他们聘请我当顾问。
- The professor is engaged as a technical advisor.这位教授被聘请为技术顾问。
2 withholding
扣缴税款
- She was accused of withholding information from the police. 她被指控对警方知情不报。
- The judge suspected the witness was withholding information. 法官怀疑见证人在隐瞒情况。