VOA常速英语2008年-Soulja Boy Succeeds Despite Criticism From Othe

By Larry London
Washington
14 April 2008
 

At 17, DeAndre Way became known around the world as Soulja Boy on the success of his number one hit, "Crank That."   The song was also number one for seven weeks on the iTunes digital download site in September 2007.  Despite the criticism¹ from other rap² stars like 50 Cent and Jay-Z, Soulja Boy says the numbers speak for themselves.  Larry London caught up with Soulja Boy on tour in Washington.

1 criticism   

n.批评，批判，指责；评论，评论文章

参考例句：

• Some youth today do not allow any criticism at all.现在有些年轻人根本指责不得。
• It is wrong to turn a deaf ear to other's criticism.对别人的批评充耳不闻是错误的。

2 rap   

n.轻敲，拍击，责骂，厉声说出，说唱音乐，谈话，最少量；vi.轻敲，敲门，表演说唱音乐，畅谈；vt.抓，抢，拍击

参考例句：

• I heard a rap on the door.我听到有轻轻的敲门声。
• Today we are going to rap about relationships.今天我们要聊聊关系的问题。