夏说英语新闻晨读 第532期:夏威夷州立法保护鲨鱼

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Sharks could soon become more numerous in Hawaii waters – and advocates say that’s a good thing. Lawmakers in Honolulu advanced a proposed ban on killing¹ sharks in state waters on Wednesday. The law would provide sweeping² protection for any shark, rather than select species. Sharks serve a critical purpose by picking off sick and injured marine³ animals and keeping smaller fish populations under control.

advocate: n. 提倡者；v. 提倡，主张
advocate for: 主张……
advance: v. 发展；前进；增长；借
advance on: 朝……前进
critical: adj. 至关重要的
marine: adj. 海生的；海运的

1 killing   

n.巨额利润；突然赚大钱，发大财

参考例句：

• Investors are set to make a killing from the sell-off.投资者准备清仓以便大赚一笔。
• Last week my brother made a killing on Wall Street.上个周我兄弟在华尔街赚了一大笔。

2 sweeping   

adj.范围广大的，一扫无遗的

参考例句：

• The citizens voted for sweeping reforms.公民投票支持全面的改革。
• Can you hear the wind sweeping through the branches?你能听到风掠过树枝的声音吗？

3 marine   

adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵

参考例句：

• Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
• When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。