澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2012-01-24

 The Europe Union is imposing¹ an oil embargo² as part of some of the toughest sanctions yet against Iran. The sanctions are in retaliation³ against Iran's nuclear program. Tehran denies its developing nuclear weapons and it's again threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz of vital oil supply route.

 

Unions are warning a decision by Toyota to cut 350 jobs could result in more job losses in the car component⁴ industry. Toyota is blaming the high Australian dollar for the job cuts. The Federal government has used the decision to criticize opposition⁵ plans to cut car subsidies⁶, saying it would jeopardize⁷ the industry.

 

 

High profile brain surgeon Charles Teo is calling for a bipartisan approach to refugees in his Australia day address. Doctor Teo said racism⁸ still existed, and Australia has a international obligation treat refugees well. 

 

 

Syria has rejected a call by the Arab League for president Bashar al-Assad to hand over the power to his deputy. The Arab League wants the transfer of power as a first step to forming a united government to stop the violence. The League has also extended its observation mission by a month.

 

 

Egypt newly elected parliament has said for the first time. It's the first parliament elected since the downfall of former president Hosni Mubarak. Islamists dominated the elections, winning more than 70% of the seats.

1 imposing   

adj.使人难忘的，壮丽的，堂皇的，雄伟的

参考例句：

• The fortress is an imposing building.这座城堡是一座宏伟的建筑。
• He has lost his imposing appearance.他已失去堂堂仪表。

2 embargo   

n.禁运（令）；vt.对...实行禁运，禁止（通商）

参考例句：

• This country put an oil embargo on an enemy country.该国对敌国实行石油禁运。
• During the war,they laid an embargo on commerce with enemy countries.在战争期间，他们禁止与敌国通商。

3 retaliation   

n.报复，反击

参考例句：

• retaliation against UN workers 对联合国工作人员的报复
• He never said a single word in retaliation. 他从未说过一句反击的话。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 component   

n.组成部分，成分，元件；adj.组成的，合成的

参考例句：

• Each component is carefully checked before assembly.每个零件在装配前都经过仔细检查。
• Blade and handle are the component parts of a knife.刀身和刀柄是一把刀的组成部分。

5 opposition   

n.反对，敌对

参考例句：

• The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
• The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。

6 subsidies   

n.补贴，津贴，补助金( subsidy的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• European agriculture ministers failed to break the deadlock over farm subsidies. 欧洲各国农业部长在农业补贴问题上未能打破僵局。
• Agricultural subsidies absorb about half the EU's income. 农业补贴占去了欧盟收入的大约一半。 来自《简明英汉词典》

7 jeopardize   

vt.危及，损害

参考例句：

• Overworking can jeopardize your health.工作过量可能会危及你的健康。
• If you are rude to the boss it may jeopardize your chances of success.如果你对上司无礼，那就可能断送你成功的机会。

8 racism   

n.民族主义；种族歧视(意识)

参考例句：

• He said that racism is endemic in this country.他说种族主义在该国很普遍。
• Racism causes political instability and violence.种族主义道致政治动荡和暴力事件。