澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-01-21

There has been a strong aftershock in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince. The tremor¹ measuring 6.1 sent people running for safety and brought down debris² from buildings already weakened by the first quake. Two thousand marines are now on their way into Haiti with one makeshift helicopter landing spot already secured in an area that hasn’t received any aid. They are bringing vital supplies of food, water and medicine. 

The Federal Government is facing fresh calls to do more to ensure the safety of Indian students in Australia. The Victorian Police Commissioner³ Simon Overland has admitted that the force has known for two years that offences against Indian people are a problem. Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says an awareness⁴ campaign is needed to promote the positive contribution of oversea students. 

The United Nations has dropped its deadline for countries to declare their support for the Copenhagen Accord. It’s been a month since the Copenhagen talks. And the UN says while an accord was signed by more than 25 countries. It didn't deliver what’s needed to avoid the worst of climate change. 

And Prince William’s on his way to Melbourne to visit bushfire-devastated areas in regional Victoria. Last night, the Prince thanked Australians for their warm welcome.

 

More News later.

1 tremor   

n.震动，颤动，战栗，兴奋，地震

参考例句：

• There was a slight tremor in his voice.他的声音有点颤抖。
• A slight earth tremor was felt in California.加利福尼亚发生了轻微的地震。

2 debris   

n.瓦砾堆，废墟，碎片

参考例句：

• After the bombing there was a lot of debris everywhere.轰炸之后到处瓦砾成堆。
• Bacteria sticks to food debris in the teeth,causing decay.细菌附着在牙缝中的食物残渣上，导致蛀牙。

3 commissioner   

n.（政府厅、局、处等部门）专员，长官，委员

参考例句：

• The commissioner has issued a warrant for her arrest.专员发出了对她的逮捕令。
• He was tapped for police commissioner.他被任命为警务处长。

4 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。