英语新闻与报道—News & Reports 29

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In This EditionFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon passed away at the age of 85.

Fighting between Iraqi soldiers and al-Qaida-linked militants¹ continues in the city of Fallujah, in the western Anbar province.

South Korea and the United States reach a deal on sharing defence costs.

Businesses in the Thai capital are concerned about the potential impact a planned opposition² shutdown of Bangkok will have on the economy..

Hot Issue ReportsAftermath of attack on restaurant in Afganistan that killed 21 people, including four UN personnelAnti-government protesters march through BangkokObama announces measures to strike a midpointTwo students shot in Philadelphia school gym; boy clearedOpposition spokesman³ on conditions for Geneva 2 talks attendanceFighting between rebels and government spills across Lebanon and Syria borderBarroso says EU bloc⁴ considering changes to Cuba policyLight NewsFirecracker banned in China to save air quality during holidaysFriends and family bid farewell to Run Run Shaw at memorial serviceWildfire in California under controlWill the Jordan Valley Return to Palestine with Israel Holding Tight?

Putin says gays welcome at Sochi but they must "leave children in peace"Reaction to Uganda president's comments on tough new anti-gay billMedia DigestXinhua:CPC leadership shows resolve in war against graftChina Daily: Keep forex reserves healthy

1 militants   

激进分子，好斗分子( militant的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The militants have been sporadically fighting the government for years. 几年来，反叛分子一直对政府实施零星的战斗。
• Despite the onslaught, Palestinian militants managed to fire off rockets. 尽管如此，巴勒斯坦的激进分子仍然发射导弹。

2 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。

3 spokesman   

n.发言人，代言人

参考例句：

• The government spokesman gave a quick briefing to the reporters.政府发言人向记者们作了情况简介。
• They drew lots to decide who should be their spokesman.他们抽签决定谁是他们的发言人。

4 bloc   

n.集团；联盟

参考例句：

• A solid bloc of union members support the decision.工会会员团结起来支持该决定。
• There have been growing tensions within the trading bloc.贸易同盟国的关系越来越紧张。