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Former Malaysian prime minister, Najib Razak, is facing court today over the alleged¹ embezzlement² of the 1MDB state fund. This follows an investigation³ into how billions of dollars went missing from the infrastructure⁴ fund that Najib founded almost a decade ago. Raids on the former prime minister's property recovered 370 million dollars in cash and goods.

马来西亚前总理纳吉布·拉扎克涉嫌贪污“一马发展”（简称1MDB）政府资金，今天将出庭受审。纳吉布在近10年前设立的这一基础设施基金有数十亿美元去向不明，调查人员就此事展开调查。警方突击搜查了这位马来西亚前总理的住宅，查获3.7亿美元的现金和物品。

A 76 year old Japanese tourist has died while climbing Uluru — the 37th fatality⁵ at the site since record-keeping began. Northern Territory police say the man was attempting to ascend⁶ one of the steepest parts of the climb, but collapsed⁷ and lost consciousness around four pm yesterday afternoon. Climbing on the sacred landmark⁸ will be banned from next year.

一名76岁的日本游客在攀登乌鲁鲁巨石时死亡，这名游客是有记录以来第37个在攀爬乌鲁鲁时死亡的人。 澳大利亚北领地警方表示，昨天下午4点左右，这名男子在攀登巨石最陡峭的部分之一时瘫倒并失去知觉。这一圣地将从明年开始禁止攀登。

Thai authorities are deciding on the next move to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a cave in northern Thailand. The group was found yesterday after being reported missing nine days earlier. Medics have since reached the boys and are assessing their health — but rescue teams may have to wait for water levels to recede⁹, or teach the boys to use basic diving gear in order to get them out.

泰国12名少年足球运动员及他们的教练被困在泰国北部地区的一座山洞，有关部门正在商定下一步救援举措。昨天，9天前失踪的这13人被找到。医护人员已赶到现场，目前正在评估他们的健康情况，不过救援团队可能要等到水位减退之后才能行动，或者他们可以教这些男孩使用基本潜水装备，帮助他们离开洞穴。

And Darwin-born Hawthorn¹⁰ player Cyril Rioli has announced his retirement¹¹ from AFL football, effective immediately. Rioli travelled home to Darwin last month to spend time with family, but returned to Melbourne soon after. In a statement, the club said Rioli informed his teammates of his decision this morning.

达尔文出生的霍索恩队球员西里尔·里奥利宣布，他将立即从澳式足球职业联赛退役。里奥利上个月回到了他在达尔文的家，陪伴家人，不过很快他就返回了墨尔本。俱乐部在声明中表示，里奥利今天早上将退役决定告知了队友。

1 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• 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 embezzlement   

n.盗用，贪污

参考例句：

• He was accused of graft and embezzlement and was chained and thrown into prison.他因被指控贪污盗窃而锒铛入狱。
• The judge sent him to prison for embezzlement of funds.法官因他盗用公款将其送入监牢。

3 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

4 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

5 fatality   

n.不幸，灾祸，天命

参考例句：

• She struggle against fatality in vain.她徒然奋斗反抗宿命。
• He began to have a growing sense of fatality.他开始有一种越来越强烈的宿命感。

6 ascend   

vi.渐渐上升，升高；vt.攀登，登上

参考例句：

• We watched the airplane ascend higher and higher.我们看着飞机逐渐升高。
• We ascend in the order of time and of development.我们按时间和发展顺序向上溯。

7 collapsed   

adj.倒塌的

参考例句：

• Jack collapsed in agony on the floor. 杰克十分痛苦地瘫倒在地板上。
• The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. 房顶在雪的重压下突然坍塌下来。

8 landmark   

n.陆标，划时代的事，地界标

参考例句：

• The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history.俄国革命是世界历史上的一个里程碑。
• The tower was once a landmark for ships.这座塔曾是船只的陆标。

9 recede   

vi.退(去)，渐渐远去；向后倾斜，缩进

参考例句：

• The colleges would recede in importance.大学的重要性会降低。
• He saw that the dirty water had begun to recede.他发现那污浊的水开始往下退了。

10 hawthorn   

山楂

参考例句：

• A cuckoo began calling from a hawthorn tree.一只布谷鸟开始在一株山楂树里咕咕地呼叫。
• Much of the track had become overgrown with hawthorn.小路上很多地方都长满了山楂树。

11 retirement   

n.退休，退职

参考例句：

• She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
• I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。