英语听力精选进阶版 16182

 

WBR: Iraqi PM rejects calls for unity¹ 25 Jun 14

Wed², 25 Jun 14

As the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki rejects calls for a new unity government in his country, Adam Eleri, the former US ambassador to Bahrain tells us that the conflict in the Iraq has the potential to spread throughout the Middle East. Meanwhile, the columnist³ and economist⁴, Irwin Stelzer, says the American public has not got the stomach to support an aggressive foreign policy by the White House. Plus, as tensions remain between China and Japan over various issues, including the sovereignty of disputed islands in the East China Sea, we have a special report on how business between the two nations is being affected⁵.

1 unity   

n.团结，联合，统一；和睦，协调

参考例句：

• When we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结，并非一团和气。
• We must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.大敌当前，我们必须加强团结。

2 wed   

v.娶，嫁，与…结婚

参考例句：

• The couple eventually wed after three year engagement.这对夫妇在订婚三年后终于结婚了。
• The prince was very determined to wed one of the king's daughters.王子下定决心要娶国王的其中一位女儿。

3 columnist   

n.专栏作家

参考例句：

• The host was interviewing a local columnist.节目主持人正在同一位当地的专栏作家交谈。
• She's a columnist for USA Today.她是《今日美国报》的专栏作家。

4 economist   

n.经济学家，经济专家，节俭的人

参考例句：

• He cast a professional economist's eyes on the problem.他以经济学行家的眼光审视这个问题。
• He's an economist who thinks he knows all the answers.他是个经济学家，自以为什么都懂。

5 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。