新闻纵贯线 The Beijing Hour updated 08:00 2017/05/18

 

The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

Paul James with you on this Thursday, May 18, 2017

Welcome to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.

Coming up on our program...

Our News Focus this morning...

A new campaign is underway to promote better telecom services across China.

In other news....

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Argentinian counterpart agree to further cooperation following a meeting.

Israel promising¹ to maintain ties with US intelligence, despite the alleged² leak by Donald Trump³ to the Russians.

In business.... Chinese authorities taking more steps to reduce business costs.

In Sports... another Chinese purchase confirmed in European football.

In Entertainment.... this year's Cannes Film Festival is underway in France.

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1 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。

2 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
• alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

3 trump   

n.王牌，法宝；v.打出王牌，吹喇叭

参考例句：

• He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
• The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。

4 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。