福克斯新闻 政府担忧新奥尔良狂欢节庆祝活动犯罪率上升

A shortage of police officers and a rise in violent crime-what the city of New Orleans is grappling with-with just weeks to go before Mardi Gras.

新奥尔良市正在狂欢节前几周努力应对暴力犯罪上升及警力人手不足的状况。

Since November, the French Quarter has seen some 60 robberies, many of them violent, leading residents in the historic area to post signs on their doors, balconies and in their windows advising people to walk in large groups.

自去年11月以来,法国区已经发生大约60起抢劫,其中许多是暴力流血事件,使得这个历史地区的居民们在大门，阳台和窗户上张贴建议人们不要单独出行的告示。

Mayor Mitch Landrieu is promising¹ to make the festivities safe.

市长米奇·兰德鲁承诺庆祝活动将安全进行。

Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 17th.

狂欢节将在2月17日星期二落下帷幕。

The parades start on February 6th.

游行将在2月6日开始。

1 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。