Hourly News 每日新闻 2014-03-01

 Yanukovych says not to ask Russia for military support

Ousted¹ Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych says he will not ask Russia for military support to resolve domestic crisis.

He said this at a press conference on Friday in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, some 1,000 km southwest of Moscow, in his first public appearance after a week-long hiding.. 

Yanukovych said he was surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been "silent." 

The ousted president blamed "irresponsible" Western powers for chaos² and lawlessness in his country. 

He said the current Supreme³ Rada, the parliament, was illegitimate because power in Ukraine has been seized by nationalists "who represent absolutely minority of the population." 

He accused the opposition⁴ of violating the agreement on constitutional reform signed on Feb. 21. He said the agreement, if implemented⁵, could have calmed the situation. 

China's Foreign Ministry⁶ spokesman Qin Gang says China believes the Ukrainian people are able to resolve their problems themselves, as protestors in Crimea call for a referendum over the future status of the Crimea Autonomous⁷ Republic in southern Ukraine.

He says China respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial⁸ integrity.

 

China issues report on U.S. human rights

China has responded to US criticism of its human rights record by publishing its own report on American human rights issues.

In the report, China says there are still serious human rights problems in the U.S, with the situation in many fields deteriorating⁹.

It calls America's vast surveillance program, both at home and abroad, a blatant¹⁰ violation¹¹ of international law and it seriously infringes¹² on human rights.

The report also mentions US drone strikes in Pakistan, which have killed more than 900 civilians¹³ since 2004.

 

China, Britain hold strategic dialogue in London

Visiting Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi on Friday met with British Foreign Secretary William Hague in London in a formal strategic dialogue between the two countries.

Yang Jiechi said China is willing to conduct high-level dialogues and exchanges at all levels with Britain, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, enhance communication on China-Europe relations, and bolster¹⁴ the comprehensive strategic partnership¹⁵ between the two countries. 

He said the two sides should intensify¹⁶ cooperation in international affairs and jointly¹⁷ safeguard the post-WWII international order, thus contributing to world peace and development.

 

Thai protest leader announces end to Bangkok shutdown

Thai anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has announced the operation to paralyze the capital Bangkok, which has lasted from Jan. 13, will be ended on March 3. 

He said Protesters will withdraw from all rally sites in the city except the one at the Lumpini Park, adding all future activities will be moved to the park. 

The shutdown operation, during which a number of government offices and major intersections¹⁸ have been besieged¹⁹ or occupied, has been aimed at pressuring caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to step down. Yingluck has repeatedly and categorically rejected the request.

 

China-made aircraft checked after landing incidents

China's aviation watchdog has announced mandatory²⁰ inspections²¹ for all Chinese-made MA-60 aircraft.

The announcement made Friday follows two incidents involving the plane's landing signal system.

The MA-60 was introduced in 2000 and is China's only home-grown passenger plane in service.

 

China legalizes private lending in Wenzhou

Local authorities in the eastern Chinese city of Wenzhou are set to legalize private lending this weekend.

It will be the first such move on the Chinese mainland.

Under the new regulations, companies are allowed to borrow money through private financial institutions.

The move is part of the Chinese government's efforts to liberalize the country's financial sector²².

A liquidity²³ crunch²⁴ in underground lending caused a credit crisis in Wenzhou back in 2011.

 

Cuckold blamed for fatal Guizhou bus fire

Police in Guizhou province say they have established a motive²⁵ for Thursday's deadly bus arson²⁶ that killed six people.

They say the suspect, surnamed Su, believed his wife was having an affair, and thus he "took revenge on society" by igniting a barrel of gasoline on the bus.

A four month old boy is among the six people killed. 35 others were injured. Survivors²⁷ say the flames spread quickly. 

The suspect was slightly injured in the fire - he was formally arrested on Friday.

 

China scraps²⁸ tariffs²⁹ on oil exploration facilities

The Chinese government has taken a major step to improve the competitiveness of the nation's oil and gas exploration sector.

A variety of equipment vital to the industry has been added to China's duty-free list, including drilling equipment, semi-submersible drilling rigs, liquified natural gas carriers, and several other pieces vital to exploration and high-end manufactoring.

The measure takes effect on Saturday.

1 ousted   

驱逐( oust的过去式和过去分词 )； 革职； 罢黜； 剥夺

参考例句：

• He was ousted as chairman. 他的主席职务被革除了。
• He may be ousted by a military takeover. 他可能在一场军事接管中被赶下台。

2 chaos   

n.混乱，无秩序

参考例句：

• After the failure of electricity supply the city was in chaos.停电后，城市一片混乱。
• The typhoon left chaos behind it.台风后一片混乱。

3 supreme   

adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的

参考例句：

• It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
• He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。

4 opposition   

n.反对，敌对

参考例句：

• The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
• The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。

5 implemented   

v.实现( implement的过去式和过去分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• This agreement, if not implemented, is a mere scrap of paper. 这个协定如不执行只不过是一纸空文。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented. 如果不实施影响深远的改革，经济就面临崩溃的危险。 来自辞典例句

6 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

7 autonomous   

adj.自治的；独立的

参考例句：

• They proudly declared themselves part of a new autonomous province.他们自豪地宣布成为新自治省的一部分。
• This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务。

8 territorial   

adj.领土的，领地的

参考例句：

• The country is fighting to preserve its territorial integrity.该国在为保持领土的完整而进行斗争。
• They were not allowed to fish in our territorial waters.不允许他们在我国领海捕鱼。

9 deteriorating   

恶化，变坏( deteriorate的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The weather conditions are deteriorating. 天气变得越来越糟。
• I was well aware of the bad morale and the deteriorating factories. 我很清楚，大家情绪低落，各个工厂越搞越坏。

10 blatant   

adj.厚颜无耻的；显眼的；炫耀的

参考例句：

• I cannot believe that so blatant a comedy can hoodwink anybody.我无法相信这么显眼的一出喜剧能够欺骗谁。
• His treatment of his secretary was a blatant example of managerial arrogance.他管理的傲慢作风在他对待秘书的态度上表露无遗。

11 violation   

n.违反(行为)，违背(行为)，侵犯

参考例句：

• He roared that was a violation of the rules.他大声说，那是违反规则的。
• He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.他因违反交通规则被罚款200美元。

12 infringes   

v.违反（规章等）( infringe的第三人称单数 )；侵犯（某人的权利）；侵害（某人的自由、权益等）

参考例句：

• Congressmen may be reluctant to vote for legislation that infringes the traditional prerogatives of the states. 美国国会议员可能不情愿投票拥护侵犯各州传统特权的立法。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法
• I can't say whether CP21 infringes it or not. 我就不能说CP21是否侵犯了SPOT的专利。 来自企业管理英语口语（第二版）(2)

13 civilians   

平民，百姓( civilian的名词复数 )； 老百姓

参考例句：

• the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
• At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。

14 bolster   

n.枕垫；v.支持，鼓励

参考例句：

• The high interest rates helped to bolster up the economy.高利率使经济更稳健。
• He tried to bolster up their morale.他尽力鼓舞他们的士气。

15 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。

16 intensify   

vt.加强；变强；加剧

参考例句：

• We must intensify our educational work among our own troops.我们必须加强自己部队的教育工作。
• They were ordered to intensify their patrols to protect our air space.他们奉命加强巡逻，保卫我国的领空。

17 jointly   

ad.联合地，共同地

参考例句：

• Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
• She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。

18 intersections   

n.横断( intersection的名词复数 )；交叉；交叉点；交集

参考例句：

• Traffic lights have been placed at all major intersections. 所有重要的交叉路口都安装了交通信号灯。
• Intersections are of the greatest importance in highway design. 在道路设计中，交叉口占有最重要的地位。 来自辞典例句

19 besieged   

包围，围困，围攻( besiege的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• Paris was besieged for four months and forced to surrender. 巴黎被围困了四个月后被迫投降。
• The community besieged the newspaper with letters about its recent editorial. 公众纷纷来信对报社新近发表的社论提出诘问，弄得报社应接不暇。

20 mandatory   

adj.命令的；强制的；义务的；n.受托者

参考例句：

• It's mandatory to pay taxes.缴税是义务性的。
• There is no mandatory paid annual leave in the U.S.美国没有强制带薪年假。

21 inspections   

n.检查( inspection的名词复数 )；检验；视察；检阅

参考例句：

• Regular inspections are carried out at the prison. 经常有人来视察这座监狱。
• Government inspections ensure a high degree of uniformity in the standard of service. 政府检查确保了在服务标准方面的高度一致。 来自《简明英汉词典》

22 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

23 liquidity   

n.流动性，偿债能力，流动资产

参考例句：

• The bank has progressively increased its liquidity.银行逐渐地增加其流动资产。
• The demand for and the supply of credit is closely linked to changes in liquidity.信用的供求和流动资金的变化有密切关系。

24 crunch   

n.关键时刻；艰难局面；v.发出碎裂声

参考例句：

• If it comes to the crunch they'll support us.关键时刻他们是会支持我们的。
• People who crunch nuts at the movies can be very annoying.看电影时嘎吱作声地嚼干果的人会使人十分讨厌。

25 motive   

n.动机，目的；adv.发动的，运动的

参考例句：

• The police could not find a motive for the murder.警察不能找到谋杀的动机。
• He had some motive in telling this fable.他讲这寓言故事是有用意的。

26 arson   

n.纵火，放火

参考例句：

• He was serving a ten spot for arson.他因纵火罪在服十年徒刑。
• He was arraigned on a charge of arson.他因被指控犯纵火罪而被传讯。

27 survivors   

幸存者，残存者，生还者( survivor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The survivors were adrift in a lifeboat for six days. 幸存者在救生艇上漂流了六天。
• survivors clinging to a raft 紧紧抓住救生筏的幸存者

28 scraps   

油渣

参考例句：

• Don't litter up the floor with scraps of paper. 不要在地板上乱扔纸屑。
• A patchwork quilt is a good way of using up scraps of material. 做杂拼花布棉被是利用零碎布料的好办法。

29 tariffs   

关税制度； 关税( tariff的名词复数 )； 关税表； （旅馆或饭店等的）收费表； 量刑标准

参考例句：

• British industry was sheltered from foreign competition by protective tariffs. 保护性关税使英国工业免受国际竞争影响。
• The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利。