英语听力精选进阶版 7909

五月九日是英国国会开幕大典。仪式不仅庄严而且隆重，成千上万人簇拥在议会大楼外等待女王到来，气氛热烈。

It was definitely the grandest of Parliamentary occasions when the Queen arrived at the Palace of Westminster earlier this week.

The general public love the state opening of Parliament for the ceremonial elements: the colours of the Household Cavalry¹, the beautifully decorated horse-drawn carriage, the fanfare² and above all the buzzing atmosphere.

Emily was there with the cheering crowds. In this week's On the Town she shares her excitement with Yang Li.

1 cavalry   

n.骑兵；轻装甲部队

参考例句：

• We were taken in flank by a troop of cavalry. 我们翼侧受到一队骑兵的袭击。
• The enemy cavalry rode our men down. 敌人的骑兵撞倒了我们的人。

2 fanfare   

n.喇叭；号角之声；v.热闹地宣布

参考例句：

• The product was launched amid much fanfare worldwide.这个产品在世界各地隆重推出。
• A fanfare of trumpets heralded the arrival of the King.嘹亮的小号声宣告了国王驾到。