新西兰英语 589 ANZAC Day

 　　Cities throughout¹ New Zealand held services to remember soldiers who died in the First World War and later wars. Most services were held at dawn because this was the time that New Zealand and Australian soldiers fought at Gallipoli. This was a terrible defeat. ANZAC Day is a time for Australia and New Zealand to remember this occasion².

　　Australians and New Zealanders living in London also held an ANZAC Day service today.

　　In New Zealand, schools and most businesses are closed on ANZAC Day. Shops are closed in the morning but open again at 1pm.

　　Listen to April 25th 2011 to hear more about ANZAC Day.

　　Question

　　The oldest soldiers who attended services today were in their 90s. Will we continue to hold ANZAC Day services when there are no old soldiers still alive?

1 throughout   

adv.到处，自始至终；prep.遍及，贯穿

参考例句：

• These magazines are sold at bookstores throughout the country.这些杂志在全国各地书店均有发售。
• Guilin is known throughout the world for its scenery.桂林以山水著称于世。

2 occasion   

n.场合，时机，机会，诱因，理由；vt.惹起，引起

参考例句：

• Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion.在如此正式的场合，她的服装过分华丽了。
• Her tears were fought back on such an occasion.在这种场合下她忍住了眼泪。