VOA标准英语2017--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Jan. 21

 

We’re binging on the five most popular songs in the Billboard¹ Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending January 21, 2017.

It’s not a bad week, all things considered, especially if you liked last week’s songs.

Number 5: Bruno Mars "24K Magic" 

Let’s open in fifth place, where Bruno Mars holds steady with “24 K Magic.” Bruno has a Filipina mother, and rumors² were flying that he’d be in the Philippines to sing at the Miss Universe pageant³ on January 30. Unfortunately, Tourism Undersecretary Kat DeCastro says that’s not the case. Mars is busy preparing for his world tour, beginning on March 28 in Antwerp, Belgium.

Number 4: The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk "Starboy" 

The Weeknd and Daft Punk slip to fourth place with “Starboy,” two weeks after finally hitting number one.

The Weeknd has been seen out and about with Selena Gomez, but the web site Hollywood Life reports that he wants to keep the romance low-key. He’s coming off a year-long relationship with model Bella Hadid. As for Selena, you may remember her turbulent time with Justin Bieber, which was anything but low-key.

Number 3: The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey "Closer" 

Rebounding⁴ a slot to number three are The Chainsmokers and Halsey with “Closer.” 

It’s a good week all around for Alex Pall⁵ and Drew Taggart: they just released a new single, “Paris,” while the official lyric⁶ video for “Closer” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube.

Number 2: Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane "Black Beatles"

First they were in, now they’re out, maybe they’ll be back in again: Rae Sremmurd lose their Hot 100 crown, as “Black Beatles” falls to second place.

This week, Rae Sremmurd is on tour in the United Kingdom. “Black Beatles” hit second place in the U.K., while topping the R & B chart. It also topped the chart in New Zealand and the Australian urban list – so far, neither country is on the duo’s touring itinerary⁷.

Number 1: Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert "Bad and Boujee" 

Up at number one are your new champs Migos and Lil Uzi Vert with “Bad And Boujee.”

The single appeared in October, and late last year it became an online phenomenon. The lyrics⁸ turned into an Internet meme, and last week actor Donald Glover referenced the song, during his acceptance speech at the Golden Globe Awards.

What happens next week? Join us in seven days and we’ll find out.

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 rumors   

n.传闻( rumor的名词复数 )；[古]名誉；咕哝；[古]喧嚷v.传闻( rumor的第三人称单数 )；[古]名誉；咕哝；[古]喧嚷

参考例句：

• Rumors have it that the school was burned down. 有谣言说学校给烧掉了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Rumors of a revolt were afloat. 叛变的谣言四起。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 pageant   

n.壮观的游行；露天历史剧

参考例句：

• Our pageant represented scenes from history.我们的露天历史剧上演一幕幕的历史事件。
• The inauguration ceremony of the new President was a splendid pageant.新主席的就职典礼的开始是极其壮观的。

4 rebounding   

蹦跳运动

参考例句：

• The strength of negative temperature concrete is tested with supersonic-rebounding method. 本文将超声回弹综合法用于负温混凝土强度检测。
• The fundamental of basketball includes shooting, passing and catching, rebounding, etc. 篮球运动中最基本的东西包括投篮，传接球，篮板球等。

5 pall   

v.覆盖，使平淡无味；n.柩衣，棺罩；棺材；帷幕

参考例句：

• Already the allure of meals in restaurants had begun to pall.饭店里的饭菜已经不像以前那样诱人。
• I find his books begin to pall on me after a while.我发觉他的书读过一阵子就开始对我失去吸引力。

6 lyric   

n.抒情诗，歌词；adj.抒情的

参考例句：

• This is a good example of Shelley's lyric poetry.这首诗是雪莱抒情诗的范例。
• His earlier work announced a lyric talent of the first order.他的早期作品显露了一流的抒情才华。

7 itinerary   

n.行程表，旅行路线；旅行计划

参考例句：

• The two sides have agreed on the itinerary of the visit.双方商定了访问日程。
• The next place on our itinerary was Silistra.我们行程的下一站是锡利斯特拉。

8 lyrics   

n.歌词

参考例句：

• music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hart 由罗杰斯和哈特作词作曲
• The book contains lyrics and guitar tablatures for over 100 songs. 这本书有100多首歌的歌词和吉他奏法谱。