夏说英语新闻晨读 第3期:西德硬汉的光荣一生(在线收听

 本期内容:

Helmut Schmidt, the chancellor of West Germany between1974 and 1982, died, aged 96. A pioneer of European and transatlantic co-operation, his brainy, abrasive style made enemies. The highly pragmatic Social Democrat once said that anyone with a vision should “go and visit a doctor”. A notorious chain-smoker and accomplished pianist, he became an influential commentator after leaving office.

词义解析:

chancellor: 总理

transatlantic: 跨大西洋

brainy:聪明的

abrasive:粗鲁的

pragmatic:实用的

notorious:臭名昭著的

chain-smoker:大烟枪

accomplished:有建树的

commentator:评论家

  原文地址:http://www.tingroom.com/lesson/xsyyxwcd/462376.html