新闻纵贯线 The Beijing Hour updated 08:00 2017/09/24

The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

Paul James with you on this Sunday, September 24, 2017.

Welcome to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.

Coming up on our program this morning...

Chinese authorities promoting the work being done in Qinghai to protect the source of this country's major river systems.

Media authorities in China are moving to cap the salaries of this country's film and tv stars.

A statue meant to highlight the plight¹ of "comfort women" is unveiled in San Francisco.

The Prime Minister of the hurricane-battered Caribbean island of Dominica warns of climate change at this year's UN General Assembly.

In the second half of our program

We'll hear from an expert to determine if its truly becoming harder for foreigners to find work in China.

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1 plight   

n.困境，境况，誓约，艰难；vt.宣誓，保证，约定

参考例句：

• The leader was much concerned over the plight of the refugees.那位领袖对难民的困境很担忧。
• She was in a most helpless plight.她真不知如何是好。

2 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。