VOA标准英语2008年-R&B Star Mario Succeeds Despite Adversity

By Larry London
Washington
26 May 2008
 

R&B superstar Mario has a new album, titled "Go." He had a number one song in 2004, "Let Me Love You." He has appeared in movies and worked with other popular artists such as Alicia Keys, Akon, Ne-Yo and more. Mario was recently featured as a contestant¹ on the hit TV show "Dancing With the Stars." Baltimore native Mario visited Larry London at VOA's studios in Washington.

1 contestant   

n.竞争者，参加竞赛者

参考例句：

• The company will furnish each contestant with a free ticket.公司将为每个参赛者免费提供一张票。
• The personal appearance and interview of the contestant is another count.参加比赛者的个人仪表和谈话也是一项。