新西兰英语 94 Obama’s Inauguration

　　Many New Zealanders got up early this morning to watch the inauguration¹ of Barack Obama on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC.
After the Vice² President, Joe Biden, was sworn in, Barack Obama also took the oath. He put his hand on the bible that once belonged to Abraham Lincoln and promised to do his best as President. He is now the 44th President of the United States of America.
He said that his country will reach out to other countries which share the same values like a love of freedom. This includes New Zealand. We expect that New Zealand will have a good relationship with the United States.

1 inauguration   

n.开幕、就职典礼

参考例句：

• The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。
• Three celebrated tenors sang at the president's inauguration.3位著名的男高音歌手在总统就职仪式上演唱。

2 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。