CCTV9英语新闻：土耳其矿难最新煤矿爆炸事故目前已致274人遇难_在线英语听力室

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Turkish officials reported at least 274 miners have been reported dead after a coal mine explosion and fire in the western town of Soma. According to the mining company nearly 450 miners were rescued. Earlier reports said 120 workers are believed to be still trapped.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

People rescue the trapped miners in the Soma district of Turkey's Manisa province on May 13, 2014. (Xinhua/Cihan)

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited the site of the disaster on Wednesday, and vowed¹ a thorough investigation² to "the smallest detail". Erdogan declared three days of national mourning and ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff after the tragedy struck on Tuesday.

Protesters have gathered near the accident scene and in downtown Soma, expressing anger at Erdogan’s government.

In this photo released by the Turkish Prime Minister

In this photo released by the Turkish Prime Minister's Press Office, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is surrounded by security members as he visits the coal mine in Soma, Turkey, Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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1 vowed
起誓，发誓（vow的过去式与过去分词形式）
参考例句：
He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise. 他非常庄严地发誓要实现他的诺言。 I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. 我发誓自己要多动手做饭。

2 investigation
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。 He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

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CCTV9英语新闻：土耳其矿难最新 煤矿爆炸事故目前已致274人遇难

CCTV9英语新闻：土耳其矿难最新煤矿爆炸事故目前已致274人遇难