英语听力精选进阶版 16675

 

Business Matters: Sri Lanka President Concedes Election Defeat 9 Jan 15

Fri, 9 Jan 15

The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves his official residence, as he concedes defeat in the snap election. Also, on what would be Elvis Presley's 80th birthday, his powerful legacy¹ means his memorabilia still sells for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Finally, an Indian man has finally been dismissed, after not turning up for work for 24 years. Guests today are Heather Timmons from Quartz² magazine in Hong Kong, and Eugene Puryear, a Green Party candidate and political commentator³ in Washington. Presented by Roger Hearing.

1 legacy   

n.遗产，遗赠；先人(或过去)留下的东西

参考例句：

• They are the most precious cultural legacy our forefathers left.它们是我们祖先留下来的最宝贵的文化遗产。
• He thinks the legacy is a gift from the Gods.他认为这笔遗产是天赐之物。

2 quartz   

n.石英

参考例句：

• There is a great deal quartz in those mountains.那些山里蕴藏着大量石英。
• The quartz watch keeps good time.石英表走时准。

3 commentator   

n.注释者，解说者；实况广播评论员

参考例句：

• He is a good commentator because he can get across the game.他能简单地解说这场比赛，是个好的解说者。
• The commentator made a big mistake during the live broadcast.在直播节目中评论员犯了个大错误。