First up today,the ceremony in B honors American and Iraqi forces.It happened in a palace that once belonged to Saddam Hussein who sin Iraqi former dictator who was forced out of power by the war that started in 2003.The ceremony paid the tribute to the sacrifices and accomplishments1 that US and Iraqi troops have made during that war.US vice2 president,Joe Biden was there,he said troops from two countries,quote,became partners and friends, and now are brothers and arms.The violence isn't over,on the same day as that ceremony , at least 20 people were killed in attacks around the country.But American's role in Iraqi is winding3 down.And M.S. looks at how that process works./////
That part of state is feeling the effects right now,the way Sante Ana winds work that usually start in land and usually in a desert region.Then they blew wat through mountain vallies on the way to Southern California.
So the Sante Ana wind are hot,dry and in this case, incredibly strong.Experts said that one
gust4 that hit southern California yesterday was moving in 97 miles per hour.That's strong as some hurricanes.The Sante Ana knocked down trees,knocked out powers for thousands of people.Part of L.A.'s airport lost their power too.That caused some flights delays and forced other flights to land at other airport.The winds also knocked down power lines,in one spot,it started grass fire and burned across two acres.
From winds in California to fog in Tennessee.Authorities say a heavy layer of fog stayed in highway yesterday was part of what caused a mass string of car accidents.
We mean massive,176 vehicles involved,1 person was killed and 17 others were injured though none of the injury was critical.And it all started around 8:00 am yesterday.Official said one car ran off the high way and that triggered chain reaction of crashes,in addition to the fog, the authorities say black ice might cause some of the accident as well.
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accomplishments
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n.造诣;完成( accomplishment的名词复数 );技能;成绩;成就 |
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- 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》
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vice
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n.坏事;恶习;[pl.]台钳,老虎钳;adj.副的 |
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- 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。
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winding
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n.绕,缠,绕组,线圈 |
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- A winding lane led down towards the river.一条弯弯曲曲的小路通向河边。
- The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation.迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
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gust
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n.阵风,突然一阵(雨、烟等),(感情的)迸发 |
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- A gust of wind blew the front door shut.一阵大风吹来,把前门关上了。
- A gust of happiness swept through her.一股幸福的暖流流遍她的全身。
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