美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2015-5-7_在线英语听力室

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1. Two more names add to the growing list of Republican presidential candidates. Former technology executive Carly Fiorina is expected to be the only prominent woman to seek the party's nomination¹. Retired² neurosurgeon Ben Carson is likely the only high-profile African-American. Both announced their candidacy on Monday.

2. FBI agents are searching an apartment complex in Phenix a day after a deadly shooting outside Dallas. The property connected to one of the two suspects in Sunday's shooting. It happened outside a Prophet Mohamed cartoon contest. The gunmen were killed after opening fire on officers.

3. The United States is pledging $45 million to help Kenya deal with a serious refugee crisis. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the funding during a visit to Kenya. He also met with the country's president.

4. Royal gun salutes³ from Monday marking the birth of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's daughter. After much anticipation⁴, the fourth in line to the throne now has a name. It's Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

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1 nomination
n.提名，任命，提名权
参考例句：
John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.约翰最有希望被提名为俱乐部主席。 Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示赞成他的提名。

2 retired
adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的
参考例句：
The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。 Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。

3 salutes
n.致敬，欢迎，敬礼( salute的名词复数 )v.欢迎，致敬( salute的第三人称单数 )；赞扬，赞颂
参考例句：
Poulengey salutes, and stands at the door awaiting orders. 波仑日行礼，站在门口听侯命令。来自辞典例句 A giant of the world salutes you. 一位世界的伟人向你敬礼呢。来自辞典例句

4 anticipation
n.预期，预料，期望
参考例句：
We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival.我们在车站等着，期待她的到来。 The animals grew restless as if in anticipation of an earthquake.各种动物都变得焦躁不安，像是感到了地震即将发生。

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2015-5-7