美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2014-06-26
时间：2018-12-15 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2014(六)月
英语课
1. Fighting rages on as Iraqi troops battle Islamic militants 1 who have blitzed through the vast desert of western Iraq, capturing 4 towns and 3 border crossings. The militant’s latest victories considerably 2 expanded territory under their control just 2 weeks after the Al-Qaida breakaway groups started taking over parts of Iraq.
2. In the final seconds of their World Cup match, Portugal scored their 2nd goal against the United States. Forcing a 2 to 2 draw. Both teams play again on Thursday, in games that will determine which teams will advance to the knockout rounds.
3. Three men accused of using a helicopter to make a bold escape from a Canadian jail are due in court today. Police say the investigation 3 into the escape is ongoing 4 and more arrests are likely.
4. Authorities near Portland are investigating homemade explosives planted in a portable toilet and a mailbox. A woman was treated for minor 5 injuries after one explosion. And authorities say the motive 6 remains 7 unknown.
1 militants
激进分子，好斗分子( militant的名词复数 )
- The militants have been sporadically fighting the government for years. 几年来，反叛分子一直对政府实施零星的战斗。
- Despite the onslaught, Palestinian militants managed to fire off rockets. 尽管如此，巴勒斯坦的激进分子仍然发射导弹。
2 considerably
adv.极大地；相当大地；在很大程度上
- The economic situation has changed considerably.经济形势已发生了相当大的变化。
- The gap has narrowed considerably.分歧大大缩小了。
3 investigation
n.调查，调查研究
- In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
- He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
4 ongoing
adj.进行中的，前进的
- The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
- The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。
5 minor
adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修
- The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
- I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。