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1. The Florida Keys are bracing¹ for Tropical Storm Fay which could turn into a hurricane at the time it gets there. Florida's governor has declared a state of emergency and many people are leaving the Keys. It could arrive late Monday or early Tuesday.

2. The United States accuses Russia of stalling its promised pullout from Georgia. Russia's president says the withdrawal² of troops from its neighboring country will begin Monday. Russia's actions have left the Bush administration struggling to figure out how to respond.

3. Iran appears to have test-launched a rocket it plans to use to carry a research satellite into orbit. Iranian state TV says yesterday's launch was successful. Iran's fledgling space program is provoking unease abroad.

4. Pete's Grill³ in Baltimore couldn't be prouder of hometown hero Michael Phelps. Photos of the 14-gold-medal Olympian are everywhere. There's even a high-calorie “Phelps Special” meant for sharing.

WORDS IN THE NEWS
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online
Merriam-Webster Online

1. stall: v.
to make someone wait or stop something from happening until you are ready.

2. unease: n.
a feeling of worry or slight fear about something.

3. Pete’s Grill:
Pete's Grill is an American style diner serving not only the usual fare of burgers and chips, but also a full range of Entrees⁴ including Broiled⁵ Filet⁶ of Sole, lip smacking⁷ Herbed Country Style Pork Chops, Shrimp⁸ Scampi and a wonderful Jack⁹ Daniels Sirloin Steak that was thoroughly¹⁰ enjoyed, to mention just a few. A full range of salads and very generous over stuffed sandwiches.

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1 bracing
adj.令人振奋的
参考例句：
The country is bracing itself for the threatened enemy invasion. 这个国家正准备奋起抵抗敌人的入侵威胁。 The atmosphere in the new government was bracing. 新政府的气氛是令人振奋的。

2 withdrawal
n.取回，提款；撤退，撤军；收回，撤销
参考例句：
The police were forced to make a tactical withdrawal.警方被迫进行战术撤退。 They insisted upon a withdrawal of the statement and a public apology.他们坚持要收回那些话并公开道歉。

3 grill
n.烤架，铁格子，烤肉；v.烧，烤，严加盘问
参考例句：
Put it under the grill for a minute to brown the top.放在烤架下烤一分钟把上面烤成金黄色。 I'll grill you some mutton.我来给你烤一些羊肉吃。

4 entrees
n.入场权( entree的名词复数 )；主菜
参考例句：
Can I also take you order for your entrees now? 现在要不要也点主菜？来自互联网 Before the entrees are served, the waiter first serves four cold dishes. 在正菜上桌之前，服务员先上了四个凉碟。来自互联网

5 broiled
a.烤过的
参考例句：
They broiled turkey over a charcoal flame. 他们在木炭上烤火鸡。 The desert sun broiled the travelers in the caravan. 沙漠上空灼人的太阳把旅行队成员晒得浑身燥热。

6 filet
n.肉片；鱼片
参考例句：
They feasted us on filet mignon and strawberry shortcake.他们拿出鱼片和草莓松脆饼盛情款待我们。 You cannot make filet mignon out of chopped liver.你不能从品质差的肉制造品质高的肉。

7 smacking
活泼的，发出响声的，精力充沛的
参考例句：
He gave both of the children a good smacking. 他把两个孩子都狠揍了一顿。 She inclined her cheek,and John gave it a smacking kiss. 她把头低下，约翰在她的脸上响亮的一吻。

8 shrimp
n.虾，小虾；矮小的人
参考例句：
When the shrimp farm is built it will block the stream.一旦养虾场建起来，将会截断这条河流。 When it comes to seafood,I like shrimp the best.说到海鲜，我最喜欢虾。

9 jack
n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克
参考例句：
I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。 He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。

10 thoroughly
adv.完全地，彻底地，十足地
参考例句：
The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。 The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。

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AP美联社一分钟新闻 2008-08-18