澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2015-07-06

 Leading the news, Greeks opposed to Europe’s bailout offer have been celebrating overnight. The latest figures show 61% of Greeks have voted “no” in that referendum. Greek Opposition¹ leader Antonis Samaras has announced his resignation following the vote, and the European Commission says it respects the result of the referendum. 

 

“Today’s no is a big yes to democratic Europe, is resounding² yes to the vision of the euro zone, is a common land of prosperity and social justice.”

 

Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten will meet Indigenous³ leaders today to discuss a referendum on recognizing aboriginal⁴ and Torres Strait Island people in the constitution. Forty people are expected to attend the bi-part in the summit. A new opinion poll has found 85% of Australians are in favor of the constitutional change.

 

“We make sure that we are providing the right future for us. I’m going forward for our children, for our grandchildren and this is for all Australians. This is for the benefit for all Australians that we set these things right in our national founding document.”

 

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has cancelled an appearance on tonight’s Q&A program on the orders of prime minister. A spokesman for Mr. Joyce says he made the decision after Tony Abbott declared no frontbencher was to go on the show.

 

And the latest division to the British royal family, Prince Charlotte has been christened. Crowds gathered outside the St. Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk to catch glimpse of the tiny royal. It’s the first time, the princess has been seen in public with her big brother Prince George and of course, her parents William and Kate.

1 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。

2 resounding   

adj. 响亮的

参考例句：

• The astronaut was welcomed with joyous,resounding acclaim. 人们欢声雷动地迎接那位宇航员。
• He hit the water with a resounding slap. 他啪的一声拍了一下水。

3 indigenous   

adj.土产的，土生土长的，本地的

参考例句：

• Each country has its own indigenous cultural tradition.每个国家都有自己本土的文化传统。
• Indians were the indigenous inhabitants of America.印第安人是美洲的土著居民。

4 aboriginal   

adj.（指动植物）土生的，原产地的，土著的

参考例句：

• They managed to wipe out the entire aboriginal population.他们终于把那些土著人全部消灭了。
• The lndians are the aboriginal Americans.印第安人是美国的土著人。