2006年VOA标准英语-Preval Sworn In as Haiti's President

By Amelia Shaw
Port-au-Prince
15 May 2006

On Sunday, Haiti swore in Rene Preval as its first democratically elected president since former president Jean Bertrand Aristide was forced into exile two years ago, following a bloody¹ uprising. Analysts² say President Preval is facing a difficult term in office.

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Jubilant crowds greeted Mr. Preval as he made his way to the National Palace in downtown Port-au-Prince, shouting "long live Preval, long live Aristide!" It was a historic day for many Haitians, who hope that Mr. Preval will bring change to the impoverished³ country.

 

Rene Preval is sworn in in Port-au-Prince, Sunday  
  

The new president has widespread support among the poor, who see him as a close ally of exiled president Jean Bertrand Aristide.

While foreign dignitaries moved between the parliament and the palace, hundreds of U.N. peacekeeping troops patrolled the capital.

In his inaugural⁴ address, Mr. Preval appealed for peace. He said the future of Haiti is in the hands of all Haitians, but they will need the support of the international community.

The inauguration⁵ drew international attention, with many countries sending dignitaries. Governor of the U.S. state of Florida and President Bush's brother, Jeb Bush, was in attendance. He said Haiti's future will depend on its ability to establish law and order.

Brazil's Vice⁶ President Jose Alencar, left, speaks with Florida Gov. Jeb Bush inside the Haitian Parliament before inauguration  
  
"I hope and believe again under the leadership of the new president there will be greater security, which will make it possible for more prosperity, more jobs created, and more economic prosperity," he said.

Besides establishing stability, analysts say Mr. Preval must begin a process of social and political reconciliation⁷ to bridge the enormous gap between the rich and poor. Haiti has a tiny minority of wealthy elite⁸, but eight out of 10 people live on less than a dollar a day.

While mostly peaceful, the inauguration day was not without incident. Shortly before the ceremony began, a riot broke out in the national prison, shattering the fragile peace in the capital. U.N. troops quickly restored order.

The United Nations deployed⁹ its peacekeepers in Haiti in 2004 to help stabilize¹⁰ the turbulent country.

1 bloody   

adj.非常的的；流血的；残忍的；adv.很；vt.血染

参考例句：

• He got a bloody nose in the fight.他在打斗中被打得鼻子流血。
• He is a bloody fool.他是一个十足的笨蛋。

2 analysts   

分析家，化验员( analyst的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
• I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。

3 impoverished   

adj.穷困的，无力的，用尽了的v.使（某人）贫穷( impoverish的过去式和过去分词 )；使（某物）贫瘠或恶化

参考例句：

• the impoverished areas of the city 这个城市的贫民区
• They were impoverished by a prolonged spell of unemployment. 他们因长期失业而一贫如洗。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 inaugural   

adj.就职的；n.就职典礼

参考例句：

• We listened to the President's inaugural speech on the radio yesterday.昨天我们通过无线电听了总统的就职演说。
• Professor Pearson gave the inaugural lecture in the new lecture theatre.皮尔逊教授在新的阶梯讲堂发表了启用演说。

5 inauguration   

n.开幕、就职典礼

参考例句：

• The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。
• Three celebrated tenors sang at the president's inauguration.3位著名的男高音歌手在总统就职仪式上演唱。

6 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

7 reconciliation   

n.和解，和谐，一致

参考例句：

• He was taken up with the reconciliation of husband and wife.他忙于做夫妻间的调解工作。
• Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。

8 elite   

n.精英阶层；实力集团；adj.杰出的，卓越的

参考例句：

• The power elite inside the government is controlling foreign policy.政府内部的一群握有实权的精英控制着对外政策。
• We have a political elite in this country.我们国家有一群政治精英。

9 deployed   

（尤指军事行动）使展开( deploy的过去式和过去分词 )； 施展； 部署； 有效地利用

参考例句：

• Tanks have been deployed all along the front line. 沿整个前线已部署了坦克。
• The artillery was deployed to bear on the fort. 火炮是对着那个碉堡部署的。

10 stabilize   

vt.（使）稳定，使稳固，使稳定平衡；vi.稳定

参考例句：

• They are eager to stabilize currencies.他们急于稳定货币。
• His blood pressure tended to stabilize.他的血压趋向稳定。