时差N小时 枪械管制

The debate over gun control in America has been ongoing¹ and intense for many years — with proponents² seeking to reduce gun—related injuries and curtail³ criminal activity, and opponents sighting second—amendment rights and the need to defend themselves. Despite the complexities⁴ of differing opinions, sometimes there's been enough agreement for legislation to pass Congress.

在美国枪械管制一直是多年来备受争议的话题。支持者力图减少枪支造成的受伤事件以及残忍的犯罪活动，而反对者则照准第二修正法案的权力，以及防身的需要。尽管意见不同，情况复杂，但有时还是有足够的协议让国会通过立法。

The first major gun control act was passed by Congress in 1934, regulating the sale of fully—automatic fire arms, like machine guns, after an assassination⁵ attempt on President-elect Franklin Roosevelt and a series of organized crime killings⁶. In 1938, a further restriction⁷ required licenses⁸ for gun dealers⁹, and prohibited gun sales to people who had committed a violent felony.

1934年，在企图暗杀总统当选人富兰克林·罗斯福以及一系列有组织杀人事件之后，国会通过了第一项重大的枪械管控法案，这条法案规范了全自动武器，比如说机关枪的销售。1938年进行了更进一步的限制，即要求枪支经销商持照经营，并禁止向有过犯罪记录的人的售卖枪支。

The 1963 assassination of President John Kennedy — which was committed with a mail—order rifle — and the subsequent assassinations¹⁰ of Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kenndey in 1968, led Congress to pass additional legislation. The Gun Control Act of 1968 added many restrictions¹¹ on who could import, buy, and sell guns, and established harsher penalties for those using a gun in the commission of a federal crime. The debate on gun control remains¹² an intense one across the country today — making this a particularly difficult issue to tackle.

1963年约翰·肯尼迪总统刺杀事件——事后证实凶器是邮购步枪——1968年马丁·路德金和参议员罗伯特·肯尼迪被刺，促使国会通过新的立法。1968年的枪械管制法令对进口，购买，售卖枪支又进行了多项限制，并且对使用枪支进行联邦犯罪的人处以更严厉的惩罚。如今，枪支管控仍然是全美人民备受争议的话题，这使枪支问题变得尤为棘手。

1 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

2 proponents   

n.（某事业、理论等的）支持者，拥护者( proponent的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Reviewing courts were among the most active proponents of hybrid rulemaking procedures. 复审法院是最积极的混合型规则制定程序的建议者。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法
• Proponents of such opinions were arrested as 'traitors. ' 提倡这种主张的人马上作为“卖国贼”逮捕起来。 来自辞典例句

3 curtail   

vt.截短，缩短；削减

参考例句：

• The government hopes to curtail public spending.政府希望缩减公共事业开支。
• The minister had to curtail his visit.部长不得不缩短访问日期。

4 complexities   

复杂性(complexity的名词复数)； 复杂的事物

参考例句：

• The complexities of life bothered him. 生活的复杂使他困惑。
• The complexities of life bothered me. 生活的杂乱事儿使我心烦。

5 assassination   

n.暗杀；暗杀事件

参考例句：

• The assassination of the president brought matters to a head.总统遭暗杀使事态到了严重关头。
• Lincoln's assassination in 1865 shocked the whole nation.1865年，林肯遇刺事件震惊全美国。

6 killings   

谋杀( killing的名词复数 )； 突然发大财，暴发

参考例句：

• His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings. 他的声明被视为暗指最近与毒品有关的多起凶杀案。
• The government issued a statement condemning the killings. 政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。

7 restriction   

n.限制，约束

参考例句：

• The park is open to the public without restriction.这个公园对公众开放，没有任何限制。
• The 30 mph speed restriction applies in all built-up areas.每小时限速30英里适用于所有建筑物聚集区。

8 licenses   

n.执照( license的名词复数 )v.批准，许可，颁发执照( license的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Drivers have ten days' grace to renew their licenses. 驾驶员更换执照有10天的宽限期。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• Jewish firms couldn't get import or export licenses or raw materials. 犹太人的企业得不到进出口许可证或原料。 来自辞典例句

9 dealers   

n.商人( dealer的名词复数 )；贩毒者；毒品贩子；发牌者

参考例句：

• There was fast bidding between private collectors and dealers. 私人收藏家和交易商急速竞相喊价。
• The police were corrupt and were operating in collusion with the drug dealers. 警察腐败，与那伙毒品贩子内外勾结。

10 assassinations   

n.暗杀( assassination的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Most anarchist assassinations were bungled because of haste or spontaneity, in his view. 在他看来，无政府主义者搞的许多刺杀都没成功就是因为匆忙和自发行动。 来自辞典例句
• Assassinations by Israelis of alleged terrorists habitually kill nearby women and children. 在以色列，自称恐怖分子的炸弹自杀者杀害靠近自己的以色列妇女和儿童。 来自互联网

11 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

12 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。