英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1103 - 收个快递还要验明正身？

 Topic1: China's Revised Criminal Law Takes EffectChild abuse, cheating on exams and rumor¹ mongering on social media are now officially criminal offenses² here in China. The revised law also lists the sexual assault of men as a crime. What are the main changes about the new amendments³?

Topic2: Real-name Delivery ServicesFrom this month, people have to register their real names when sending a parcel via an express delivery company. The move is the latest measure to strengthen the safety management of express delivery services nationwide. Will there be any problems for implementing⁴ the new move?

Topic3: "Child-companion Moms" Hired for Left behind ChildrenA child companion project will be launched in southwest China's Sichuan Province. During the trial period, a so-called "child-companion mom" will be employed and trained in each of the 100 villages, to take better care of left-behind children. What are the requirements for a "child-companion mom"? Will this help solve some problems concerning left-behind children?

Topic 4: Map of LongevityA research shows senior citizens aged⁶ over 90 in China have nearly doubled in recent 10 years. China is entering an "era of longevity⁵". Besides, a longevity map revealed lately shows people with long life spans cluster in certain areas. Why do people in those areas live longer?

1 rumor   

n.谣言，谣传，传说

参考例句：

• The rumor has been traced back to a bad man.那谣言经追查是个坏人造的。
• The rumor has taken air.谣言流传开了。

2 offenses   

n.进攻( offense的名词复数 )；（球队的）前锋；进攻方法；攻势

参考例句：

• It's wrong of you to take the child to task for such trifling offenses. 因这类小毛病责备那孩子是你的不对。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Thus, Congress cannot remove an executive official except for impeachable offenses. 因此，除非有可弹劾的行为，否则国会不能罢免行政官员。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法

3 amendments   

（法律、文件的）改动( amendment的名词复数 )； 修正案； 修改； （美国宪法的）修正案

参考例句：

• The committee does not adequately consult others when drafting amendments. 委员会在起草修正案时没有充分征求他人的意见。
• Please propose amendments and addenda to the first draft of the document. 请对这个文件的初稿提出修改和补充意见。

4 implementing   

v.实现( implement的现在分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• -- Implementing a comprehensive drug control strategy. ――实行综合治理的禁毒战略。 来自汉英非文学 - 白皮书
• He was in no hurry about implementing his unshakable principle. 他并不急于实行他那不可动摇的原则。 来自辞典例句

5 longevity   

n.长命；长寿

参考例句：

• Good habits promote longevity.良好的习惯能增长寿命。
• Human longevity runs in families.人类的长寿具有家族遗传性。

6 aged   

adj.年老的，陈年的

参考例句：

• He had put on weight and aged a little.他胖了，也老点了。
• He is aged,but his memory is still good.他已年老，然而记忆力还好。