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WBR: Why extremists hate satire¹ 8 Jan 15

Thu, 8 Jan 15

Following the murders at Charlie Hebdo in Paris, we discuss the role of satire in standing² up to repression³. We talk to our correspondent, Yogita Limaye, about the most closely contested presidential election in Sri Lanka for decades. Also Samsung predicts lower profits as it loses out to cheaper smartphone rivals, especially in the world's largest smartphone market, China. Plus today would have been Elvis's 80th birthday. Nevertheless, 38 years after his early death he is still a powerful brand - we look ahead to the auction⁴ of the first record he ever made.

1 satire   

n.讽刺，讽刺文学，讽刺作品

参考例句：

• The movie is a clever satire on the advertising industry.那部影片是关于广告业的一部巧妙的讽刺作品。
• Satire is often a form of protest against injustice.讽刺往往是一种对不公正的抗议形式。

2 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

3 repression   

n.镇压，抑制，抑压

参考例句：

• The repression of your true feelings is harmful to your health.压抑你的真实感情有害健康。
• This touched off a new storm against violent repression.这引起了反对暴力镇压的新风暴。

4 auction   

n.拍卖；拍卖会；vt.拍卖

参考例句：

• They've put the contents of their house up for auction.他们把房子里的东西全都拿去拍卖了。
• They bought a new minibus with the proceeds from the auction.他们用拍卖得来的钱买了一辆新面包车。