美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2016-2-5
时间:2018-12-17 作者:英语课 分类:美联社新闻一分钟2016(二)月
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Authorities in Oregon say the armed occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge were given ample opportunity to leave peacefully, but failed to do so, leading to a confrotation with police where one alleged 1 occupier was fatally shot and more than half a dozen were arrested.
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump 2 isn't backing down from his threat to boycott 3 this week's GOP debate hosted by Fox News. His decision comes after a showdown between Trump and Fox over network anchor Megyn Kelly, and whether she should be a moderator at the debate.
Hillary Clinton says she wants the Democratic National Committee to add another presidential debate before the New Hampshire primary. And she's urging Bernie Sanders to join her on stage.
A little levity 4 in St.Peter's Square. A circus performance with Pope Francis in the audience. The pontiff applauded the performers. Afterward 5, they came on stage and he shook hands with them.
Ned Barker, The Associated Press with AP News Minute.
1 alleged
a.被指控的,嫌疑的
- 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
2 trump
n.王牌,法宝;v.打出王牌,吹喇叭
- He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
- The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手,作为他的王牌。
3 boycott
n./v.(联合)抵制,拒绝参与
- We put the production under a boycott.我们联合抵制该商品。
- The boycott lasts a year until the Victoria board permitsreturn.这个抗争持续了一年直到维多利亚教育局妥协为止。