NPR美国国家公共电台 2013-05-19

　　Three people were remaining in critical condition from yesterday's community train clash in Conneticut.Some 700 people were affected¹ when a train headed to New York Grant Central terminal to rally outside *of Conneticut.It was hit by a second train travelling towards the terminal and some of the cars on the train also *. About 700 People were hospitalized although most have been released.The National Transportion Safety Board is investigating along with Connecticut officials and track service between New York City and Newheaven Connecticut has been suspended, so investigators² may work.North Korea has fired 3 short-range missiles in defiance³ of international sanctions. As NPR ** reports South Korea has strengthen its surveillance posture⁴.

 

　　North Korea launched 2 guided missiles this morning and the third in the afternoon according to the South Korea's Defence Ministry⁵.All landed in the water of the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula. This comes when the *tensions have been * following among the escalating⁶ threats including nuclear strikes. Pyongyang has recently withdrawn⁷ 2 midrange misslies which have been posed for firing on the country's east coast.The last time such short range missiles were fired just two months ago in March.

 

　　This latest launch comes just after the United Nations issued a report saying that the international sanctions are ruinning in the development of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.Louis Lin, NPR News,Beijing.

 

　　The bureau of Land Management has announced recreation of restrictions⁸ on federal land Arizona. Maryland member station KGZZ in Phoenix⁹ reports officials is predicting a dangerous summer for wildfires.The ** has protected 2.5million acres in western Arizona and southeastern California that borded the Colorado river.So far the agency hasn't colored any recreaction areas but it hasn't imposed those restrictions on smoking and camp fires. A mild  winter combined slow before to leave vergetation dry and bump a fire

 

　　especially the higher temperature reaches the triple* and the summer winds begin the pick-up.A good portion of desert of the Southwest including Arizon, California, New Mexico and parts of Texas are moldering risk for a fire now according to the National Intelligence Fire Center which monitors wildfire conditions.For NPR News, I am ** in Phoenix.

 

　　There are 2 wildfires burning fairly close together in southern California near **. They are both in brush north Los Angelas.The biggest fire is more than 75% contained after scorching¹⁰ about 4300 acres.

 

　　Residents of northern Texas starts to go home to damaged houses. Many homes were wrecked¹¹ Wednesday night after an extremly powerful tornado¹² passed through.Six people were killed and dozens of people were hurt.Powerline was down and water mine has been damaged.The town of * was worst affected with the tornado with the strength between 166 and 200 miles per hour winds.This NPR.

 

　　Same sex couples will soon be able to get married in France. French President ** signed the measure into law today permitting the union.Same sex couples will now be allowed to adopt children as well.Opponents of the practice have staged large rallies for occasionally, it turned violent.France which has many Roman Catholics was splited over the measure although some polling suggested French voters back the measure.

 

　　Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Berneke usually speaks about what the Nation Central Bank is doing to boost the economy.But in his commencement to address today to graduated students in * college, the Fed Chief focused on a longer round of perspective.** international reports.

 

　　Berneke took a break from current economy quoes looking into the future and found it bright.He acknowledged the recovery faces real challenges but said it is very confidence we will overcome them.Looking ahead,he disputed the contentions¹³ that the current technological¹⁴ revolution will improve the standards of living less than previous eras that gave the world steam engine, electricity, telephone and such.He told * classes 2013 the commerical application of the infomation technology has only scratched the surface.And he said humanity capacity to innovate¹⁵ and the incentive¹⁶ to innovate are greater today than any time in history.NPR News, I am**.

 

　　There is a drawing tonight for the biggest Jackpot in Power Ball history. The lottery¹⁷ says the grant prize is worth at least 600million dollars and it may grow more by the time of tonight's drawing as lottery fans continue to buy tickets. They are available in 43 states, Washington DC and US Virgin¹⁸ Islands.This is NPR News.

 

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1 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

2 investigators   

n.调查者，审查者( investigator的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• This memo could be the smoking gun that investigators have been looking for. 这份备忘录可能是调查人员一直在寻找的证据。
• The team consisted of six investigators and two secretaries. 这个团队由六个调查人员和两个秘书组成。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 defiance   

n.挑战，挑衅，蔑视，违抗

参考例句：

• He climbed the ladder in defiance of the warning.他无视警告爬上了那架梯子。
• He slammed the door in a spirit of defiance.他以挑衅性的态度把门砰地一下关上。

4 posture   

n.姿势，姿态，心态，态度；v.作出某种姿势

参考例句：

• The government adopted an uncompromising posture on the issue of independence.政府在独立这一问题上采取了毫不妥协的态度。
• He tore off his coat and assumed a fighting posture.他脱掉上衣，摆出一副打架的架势。

5 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

6 escalating   

v.（使）逐步升级( escalate的现在分词 )；（使）逐步扩大；（使）更高；（使）更大

参考例句：

• The cost of living is escalating. 生活费用在迅速上涨。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The cost of living is escalating in the country. 这个国家的生活费用在上涨。 来自辞典例句

7 withdrawn   

vt.收回；使退出；vi.撤退，退出

参考例句：

• Our force has been withdrawn from the danger area.我们的军队已从危险地区撤出。
• All foreign troops should be withdrawn to their own countries.一切外国军队都应撤回本国去。

8 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

9 phoenix   

n.凤凰，长生(不死)鸟；引申为重生

参考例句：

• The airline rose like a phoenix from the ashes.这家航空公司又起死回生了。
• The phoenix worship of China is fetish worship not totem adoration.中国凤崇拜是灵物崇拜而非图腾崇拜。

10 scorching   

adj. 灼热的

参考例句：

• a scorching, pitiless sun 灼热的骄阳
• a scorching critique of the government's economic policy 对政府经济政策的严厉批评

11 wrecked   

adj.失事的，遇难的

参考例句：

• the hulk of a wrecked ship 遇难轮船的残骸
• the salvage of the wrecked tanker 对失事油轮的打捞

12 tornado   

n.飓风，龙卷风

参考例句：

• A tornado whirled into the town last week.龙卷风上周袭击了这座城市。
• The approaching tornado struck awe in our hearts.正在逼近的龙卷风使我们惊恐万分。

13 contentions   

n.竞争( contention的名词复数 )；争夺；争论；论点

参考例句：

• Direct tests on individual particles do not support these contentions. 对单个粒子所作的直接试验并不支持这些论点。 来自辞典例句
• His contentions cannot be laughed out of court. 对他的争辩不能一笑置之。 来自辞典例句

14 technological   

adj.技术的；工艺的

参考例句：

• A successful company must keep up with the pace of technological change.一家成功的公司必须得跟上技术变革的步伐。
• Today,the pace of life is increasing with technological advancements.当今， 随着科技进步，生活节奏不断增快。

15 innovate   

v.革新，变革，创始

参考例句：

• We must innovate in order to make progress.我们必须改革以便取得进步。
• It is necessary to innovate and develop military theories.创新和发展军事理论是必要的。

16 incentive   

n.刺激；动力；鼓励；诱因；动机

参考例句：

• Money is still a major incentive in most occupations.在许多职业中，钱仍是主要的鼓励因素。
• He hasn't much incentive to work hard.他没有努力工作的动机。

17 lottery   

n.抽彩；碰运气的事，难于算计的事

参考例句：

• He won no less than ￡5000 in the lottery.他居然中了5000英镑的奖券。
• They thought themselves lucky in the lottery of life.他们认为自己是变幻莫测的人生中的幸运者。

18 virgin   

n.处女，未婚女子；adj.未经使用的；未经开发的

参考例句：

• Have you ever been to a virgin forest?你去过原始森林吗？
• There are vast expanses of virgin land in the remote regions.在边远地区有大片大片未开垦的土地。