夏说英语新闻晨读 第353期:为小王子鸣礼炮

 本期内容：

Gun salutes¹ across London are set to mark the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child. The couple's second son, who is fifth in line to the throne, was born on Monday at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, London weighing 8lb 7oz.The traditional salutes will be fired from the Tower of London and Hyde Park at 14:00 BST.

Gun salutes: 鸣礼炮
Duchess：女爵
Throne：王位
BST：British Summer Time 英国夏令时

 

1 salutes   

n.致敬，欢迎，敬礼( salute的名词复数 )v.欢迎，致敬( salute的第三人称单数 )；赞扬，赞颂

参考例句：

• Poulengey salutes, and stands at the door awaiting orders. 波仑日行礼，站在门口听侯命令。 来自辞典例句
• A giant of the world salutes you. 一位世界的伟人向你敬礼呢。 来自辞典例句