VOA双语新闻：UN Appeals For $25 Million For Tajikistan

The United Nations is urgently appealing for more than $25 million to help some two million people in the Central Asian country of Tajikistan who are suffering from severe cold and energy shortages. The United Nations describes the crisis affecting T

VOA双语新闻：联合国宝盒帮助紧急状态下的幼童

The U.N. Children's Fund has unveiled a treasure box of activities for very young children caught in emergencies. UNICEF says its new early childhood development kit is fun, stimulating and helps provide children in difficult circumstances a sense of

VOA双语新闻：美国零售销售下滑，失业上升

One day after the U.S. central bank signaled a possible end to America's longest recession since World War II, new data suggest continued weakness in several economic sectors. 美国中央银行发出经济衰退可能即将结束的讯息的第二天公

VOA双语新闻：印尼总统所在党赢得国会选举胜利

Indonesia's Electoral Commission has declared the Democrat Party of incumbent President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono the winner of last month's parliamentary polls. The widely predicted results places President Yudhoyono's party well ahead of its nearest

VOA双语新闻：国际货币基金组织将增加借贷规模

The 24 nations that comprise the International Monetary Fund's policy-making committee agreed Saturday to an immediate $250 billion increase in the lending agency's resources. The decision is in line with the recommendation made by world leaders at t

VOA双语新闻：俄罗斯称将向欧佩克派常驻观察员

Russia says it will send a permanent observer to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, amid mounting concerns among producers about falling oil prices. Meanwhile OPEC ministers have decided to stick with current production levels. Th

VOA双语新闻：美官员议员不满AIG发高额奖金

Troubled insurance giant American International Group, or AIG, which has received more than $170 billion in U.S. taxpayer money, will pay $165 million in employee bonuses and retention pay. And while senior administration officials and lawmakers are

VOA双语新闻 - 巴基斯坦考虑IMF贷款以还外债

Pakistan holds talks this week with the International Monetary Fund about what is expected to be an estimated $10 billion bailout package. With foreign currency reserves dwindling and the rupee trading at all time lows against the dollar, Pakistan is

VOA双语新闻：热带风暴重创缅甸

Burmese state media say it is now believed that as many as 10,000 people are dead and thousands more missing after Tropical Cyclone Nargis ripped through parts of the country, destroying homes, bringing down power lines and knocking out communication

VOA双语新闻：巴格达一座主要大桥重新开通

A major bridge in Baghdad that spans the Tigris River reopened Tuesday with much fanfare, 13 months after terrorists bombed the landmark and killed more than 10 people. Iraqi officials say they are celebrating more than a bridge reopening; they are c

VOA双语新闻：美国男排以沉重心情迎战委内瑞拉

With heavy hearts, the U.S. Men's Olympic Volleyball team decided to take the court Sunday, one day after the stabbing death in Beijing of a close relative of the head coach. 美国奥林匹克男子排球队在其主教练的亲属在北京遇刺身亡

VOA双语新闻：苏丹南北方关系再度紧张

Tension is mounting again in Sudan's oil-rich region of Abyei, following complaints from south Sudanese officials that northern troops have not withdrawn from the area. According to an agreement signed last month, both armies were to fully withdraw f

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2963 run counter to

今天我们要学的词是 run counter to. Run counter to意思是违反，背道而驰。Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S.' recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital runs counter to common sense. 俄罗斯外长拉夫罗夫说，

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2964 tumble

今天我们要学的词是 tumble. Tumble动词，意思是跌落。The latest poll shows that British Prime Minister Theresa May's approval rating has tumbled to its lowest level, with only a third of the public satisfied with her work. 最新民调显

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2952 inadequate

今天我们要学的词是inadequate. Inadequate 形容词，不充分的。Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized the Trump administration's $44 billion disaster relief request to Congress as completely inadequate. 德克萨斯州州长阿伯特批评

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2960 endorse

今天我们要学的词是 endorse. Endorse 背书，支持。U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Republican candidate Roy Moore in Alabama's senate race. 美国总统川普为参加阿拉巴马州参议员选举的共和党候选人罗伊莫尔背书

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2961 imminent

今天我们要学的词是 imminent. Imminent 形容词，即将发生的，迫在眉睫的。The United Nations said Yemeni cities are running out of clean water and fuel, facing an imminent catastrophe. 联合国表示，也门的城市面临迫在眉

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2921 fire back

今天我们要学的词是 fire back. To fire back意思是还击。Iranian President Hassan Rouhani fired back at the Trump administration for decertifying the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. 伊朗总统鲁哈尼对川普政府不认证2015年伊朗核协议

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2923 signatory

今天我们要学的词是 signatory. Signatory 名词，签约国，签约方。美国总统川普宣布不认证伊朗核协议后，Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the 2015 nuclear deal could not be revoked and urged all signatories to hono

学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2915 joint venture

今天我们要学的词组是 joint venture。Joint venture，意思是合资企业。China is closing North Korean joint ventures and ordering North Korean companies to leave by January. 中国正在关闭中朝合资企业，并要求朝鲜公司在