历史上的今天-Today in History 2013-02-21

 February 21st, 1965“…to resort to any means necessary to bring about justice where the government can't give them justice.” Malcolm X, the former Black Muslim leader is shot to death during a speech in New York City. He was 39. Three black Muslims are identified as his assassins and later convicted of the murder. 1972President Richard Nixon begins the first visit by an American leader to Communist China. His trip bases a key step in warming relations between Washington and Beijing during the cold war.

1988“I have sinned against you, my Lord”, a tearful confession¹ from televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who says he is leaving the pulpit temporarily. Swaggart does not specify² the sin but his confession comes amid reports linking him to an admitted prostitute .

And, 1995“It is a more difficult trip than I had anticipated, and I think that’s more risky³ than I had anticipated. “Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon landing in Canada.

Today in history, February 21st, Tim Maguire, the Associated Press

1 confession   

n.自白，供认，承认

参考例句：

• Her confession was simply tantamount to a casual explanation.她的自白简直等于一篇即席说明。
• The police used torture to extort a confession from him.警察对他用刑逼供。

2 specify   

vt.指定，详细说明

参考例句：

• We should specify a time and a place for the meeting.我们应指定会议的时间和地点。
• Please specify what you will do.请你详述一下你将做什么。

3 risky   

adj.有风险的，冒险的

参考例句：

• It may be risky but we will chance it anyhow.这可能有危险，但我们无论如何要冒一冒险。
• He is well aware how risky this investment is.他心里对这项投资的风险十分清楚。