VOA常速英语2008年-Entertainer Wayne Newton Dances Into Spotlight

By Larry London
Washington
10 March 2008
 

Anyone who has ever been to Las Vegas, Nevada is aware of the popularity of Wayne Newton.  Often referred to as Mr. Las Vegas, Newton has been performing there for over 40 years.  Starting at age six, Wayne Newton knew he was destined¹ to be in show business.  His popularity expanded this past year with his appearance on the popular American TV show, Dancing With The Stars.  VOA's Larry London spoke² with Newton when he visited Washington.

1 destined   

adj.命中注定的；(for)以…为目的地的

参考例句：

• It was destined that they would marry.他们结婚是缘分。
• The shipment is destined for America.这批货物将运往美国。

2 spoke   

n.（车轮的）辐条；轮辐；破坏某人的计划；阻挠某人的行动 v.讲，谈（speak的过去式）；说；演说；从某种观点来说

参考例句：

• They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
• The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。