2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Honors US Olympians

By Paula Wolfson
White House
17 May 2006

Members of the 2006 U.S. Winter Olympic and Paralympic teams were honored Wednesday by President Bush. They gathered at the White House for a reunion and some presidential praise.

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George Bush, center, honors 2006 US Winter Olympic and Paralympics Teams at White House, May 17, 2006   
  

The sounds of an Olympic fanfare¹ filled the air as the president met with hundreds of Olympians on the White House lawn.

He thanked them for their accomplishments² in Turin, Italy, and the example they have set for the Olympians of the future.

"The fact that you compete hard and train hard and set high goals and succeed is a really important part of encouraging others," he said.

Mr. Bush recognized the medal winners in the crowd, and those who overcame great hardships just to compete. He made special mention of Olympic speed skater Joey Cheek, who donated the bonus money he received for his gold medal to help the refugee children of Sudan.

"What a wonderful example for all of us in America to know that with our personal victories comes a responsibility to help those who suffer and those who need help," he said.

Standing³ with the athletes in the late Spring sunshine, the president said on skis, skates, snowboards and sleds, the Olympians served as ambassadors of America. He said they did their job well.

1 fanfare   

n.喇叭；号角之声；v.热闹地宣布

参考例句：

• The product was launched amid much fanfare worldwide.这个产品在世界各地隆重推出。
• A fanfare of trumpets heralded the arrival of the King.嘹亮的小号声宣告了国王驾到。

2 accomplishments   

n.造诣；完成( accomplishment的名词复数 )；技能；成绩；成就

参考例句：

• It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
• Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。