VOA标准英语2016--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Aug. 20

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Aug. 20

We’re counting down the five most popular songs in the Billboard¹ Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending August 20, 2016.

No new cards get dealt this week, but the musical deck does get shuffled² a bit.

Number 5: Major Lazer, Justin Bieber and MO "Cold Water" 

Last week they debuted³ in second place; this week, Major Lazer, Justin Bieber and MO fall to fifth place with “Cold Water.”

Major Lazer has become a chart powerhouse, and the members say that fame isn’t always fun. Group members Diplo and Jillionaire tell Britain’s Daily Star that they deal with the pressure through monthly group therapy sessions conducted via Skype.

They should talk with Justin Timberlake – he’s been a star for more than 20 years.

Number 4: Justin Timberlake "Can't Stop The Feeling"

Justin fights back this week, as his former champ “Can’t Stop The Feeling” rebounds⁴ a slot to fourth place.

Justin’s been a public figure for 24 of his 35 years. He first appeared on the TV show Star Search at age 11, and in 1993 and ’94 was a cast member on the Mickey Mouse Club. His fellow Mouseketeers included Christina Aguilera and his future girlfriend Britney Spears.

In 1995 Justin joined ‘N Sync…and that’s when his career really took off.

Number 3: Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna "This Is What You Came For" 

Calvin Harris and Rihanna climb a notch⁵ to third place with “This Is What You Came For.” Rihanna’s expanding her movie resume…she is reportedly in talks to join an all-female cinematic reboot of Ocean’s Eleven. Titled Ocean’s Eight, it will also feature Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Helena Bonham Carter, and Mindy Kaling. Filming begins later this year in New York City.

Number 2: Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla "One Dance"

Ex-champs Drake, WizKid and Kyla must want back on top, because they fight their way to number two with “One Dance.” You know Drake – but what about the other two? 

Do you know WizKid? He’s a big star in Africa, and he’s also the first Nigerian performer to top the Hot 100. As for Kyla, she was an English teacher in the U.K. before turning to music.

“One Dance” features her 2007 club hit “Do You Mind.”

Number 1: Sia Featuring Sean Paul "Cheap Thrills"

Do you mind if Sia and Sean Paul spend a third week at number one? I’m sure they don’t. 

This November, Sean Paul sets sail on the “Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise,” leaving out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

That’s it for now, but we’ll embark⁶ upon another chart voyage next week.

1 billboard   

n.布告板，揭示栏，广告牌

参考例句：

• He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
• Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。

2 shuffled   

v.洗（纸牌）( shuffle的过去式和过去分词 )；拖着脚步走；粗心地做；摆脱尘世的烦恼

参考例句：

• He shuffled across the room to the window. 他拖着脚走到房间那头的窗户跟前。
• Simon shuffled awkwardly towards them. 西蒙笨拙地拖着脚朝他们走去。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 debuted   

初次表演，初次登台（debut的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• In late 2003 a full-size SUV, the Pathfinder Armada, debuted. 2003年末，全尺寸SUV的探路者无敌舰队，推出。
• The album debuted at number two and quickly went platinum. 专辑一亮相就荣登排行榜第二名，很快就取得了白金销量。

4 rebounds   

反弹球( rebound的名词复数 )； 回弹球； 抢断篮板球； 复兴

参考例句：

• V is the velocity after the gas particle rebounds from the wall. V是粒子从壁上弹开后的速度。
• In the former case, the first body rebounds with practically its original velocity. 在前一种情况下，第一个物体实际上以原来的速度弹回。

5 notch   

n.(V字形)槽口，缺口，等级

参考例句：

• The peanuts they grow are top-notch.他们种的花生是拔尖的。
• He cut a notch in the stick with a sharp knife.他用利刃在棒上刻了一个凹痕。

6 embark   

vi.乘船，着手，从事，上飞机

参考例句：

• He is about to embark on a new business venture.他就要开始新的商业冒险活动。
• Many people embark for Europe at New York harbor.许多人在纽约港乘船去欧洲。