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 From NPR news in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. A jittery¹ New Years Eve in many major cities around the world. In Germany, Munich police have advised on Twitter and on their website that they have credible² information about a pending³ terror attack there. People in Munich are urged not to gather at the central train station or a second one to the west. Terror worries have led Paris and Brussels to cancel fireworks. In Dubai, it sounded like any other New Years Eve. But it was far from normal. Even as the display erupted above the city, Dubai foregathers battled a huge blaze at a luxury hotel and an apartment complex. NPR's Alice Fordham reports at least 14 people were slightly injured. One person was more seriously hurt. And one had a heart attack. The fire at The Address skyscraper⁴ amid hotel rooms and apartments began outside the 20th floor, according to officials. Multiple teams of firefighters worked to put the fire out. But for about an hour, the side of the 63-story building could be seen blazing and billowing huge clouds of black smog. As the firework show began that midnight, the fire had not been completely extinguished and the crowds to watch the show was smaller than had been expected. Alice Fordham, NPR news.

 

 

Protesters marching against gun violence and police shooting in Chicago today say the blood shed in the city must stop. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports as the march was under way, the city's top prosecutor⁵ asked the FBI to help investigate a double fatal shooting by Chicago police. Everyone to set it down, set it down. Set it down. A crowd of protesters laid in a busy enter section of Chicago's Michigan avenue demonstrating against the gun violence that has claimed hundreds of lives in Chicago in 2015. That includes a 19-year-old college student and a 55-year-old woman shot by police this month. Cook County state's attorney, Anita Alvarez has asked the FBI to investigate that double fatality⁶. At the protest, activist⁷ Father Michael Pfleger says he has awe⁸ for anything that will help.'I think it's good she's taken a step but it's too late for her.' Many protesters have called Alvarez and Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel both to resign in the aftermath of the death of Chicago instilling⁹ police encounters. Cheryl Corley, NPR news, Chicago.

 

 

Failing to secure 1000 valid¹⁰ signatures, Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has not qualified¹¹ for Ohio's primary ballot¹³. Of its more than 1100 signatures, only about 700 were found to be valid for the O'Malley campaign. O'Malley says he will campaign in Ohio regardless and they're exploring their options. 

 

 

On this New Year's Eve, the closing bell on the New York Stock Exchange was rung by the executive of a champaign producer Moet & Chandon and Interbrand . The Dow closed down 178. The NASDAQ was off 58. This is NPR.

 

 

Today's college football play-off features four teams trying to make it to the national championship game. The semi-final contest between No.1ranked Clemson and No.4 Oklahoma is already under way. Tonight in Dallas, perennial¹⁴ contender Alabama ranked 2 plays No.3 Michigan state. With the preview of that game, here is NPR's Tom Goldman. In recent years, Michigan state has been one of the usual suspects when it comes to competing for a national title. In basketball, for less Spartans¹⁵ football team doing the championship did it in 1966. But Michigan state's been treading of late. There's been impressive Bull victories the past couple of years with head coach Mark Dantonio and quarterback Connor Cook leading the way. Tonight, they face a stern test against perennial power house Alabama. As always, the * features a Dominant¹⁶ Run Attack, this one led by Heisman Trophy¹⁷ winner Derrick Henry in a stout¹⁸ run defense¹⁹. Alabama has given up some long passes. Cook may try to exploit that as long as he is not too bothered by a recent shoulder injury.Tom Goldman, NPR news.

 

 

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has released a male California condor²⁰ back into the wild after the 35-year-old bird helped save its species. Named as somewhat clinical AC-4, the bird was captured for a captive breeding program in 1985. In all, the condor sired a total of 30 chicks and today was released near the same spot where it was captured at a Kenya rim¹² inside the Bitter Creek²¹ national wildlife refuge in California. I'm Louise Schiavone. NPR news.

1 jittery   

adj. 神经过敏的, 战战兢兢的

参考例句：

• However, nothing happened though he continued to feel jittery. 可是，自从拉上这辆车，并没有出什么错儿，虽然他心中嘀嘀咕咕的不安。 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
• The thirty-six Enterprise divebombers were being squandered in a jittery shot from the hip. 这三十六架“企业号”上的俯冲轰炸机正被孤注一掷。

2 credible   

adj.可信任的，可靠的

参考例句：

• The news report is hardly credible.这则新闻报道令人难以置信。
• Is there a credible alternative to the nuclear deterrent?是否有可以取代核威慑力量的可靠办法？

3 pending   

prep.直到，等待…期间；adj.待定的；迫近的

参考例句：

• The lawsuit is still pending in the state court.这案子仍在州法庭等待定夺。
• He knew my examination was pending.他知道我就要考试了。

4 skyscraper   

n.摩天大楼

参考例句：

• The skyscraper towers into the clouds.那幢摩天大楼高耸入云。
• The skyscraper was wrapped in fog.摩天楼为雾所笼罩。

5 prosecutor   

n.起诉人；检察官，公诉人

参考例句：

• The defender argued down the prosecutor at the court.辩护人在法庭上驳倒了起诉人。
• The prosecutor would tear your testimony to pieces.检查官会把你的证言驳得体无完肤。

6 fatality   

n.不幸，灾祸，天命

参考例句：

• She struggle against fatality in vain.她徒然奋斗反抗宿命。
• He began to have a growing sense of fatality.他开始有一种越来越强烈的宿命感。

7 activist   

n.活动分子，积极分子

参考例句：

• He's been a trade union activist for many years.多年来他一直是工会的积极分子。
• He is a social activist in our factory.他是我厂的社会活动积极分子。

8 awe   

n.敬畏，惊惧；vt.使敬畏，使惊惧

参考例句：

• The sight filled us with awe.这景色使我们大为惊叹。
• The approaching tornado struck awe in our hearts.正在逼近的龙卷风使我们惊恐万分。

9 instilling   

v.逐渐使某人获得（某种可取的品质），逐步灌输( instil的现在分词 )；逐渐使某人获得（某种可取的品质），逐步灌输( instill的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• Make sure your subordinates understand your sense of urgency and work toward instilling this in allsubordinates. 确保你的下属同样具备判断紧急事件的意识，在工作中潜移默化地灌输给他们。 来自互联网

10 valid   

adj.有确实根据的；有效的；正当的，合法的

参考例句：

• His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？

11 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。

12 rim   

n.(圆物的)边，轮缘；边界

参考例句：

• The water was even with the rim of the basin.盆里的水与盆边平齐了。
• She looked at him over the rim of her glass.她的目光越过玻璃杯的边沿看着他。

13 ballot   

n.（不记名）投票，投票总数，投票权；vi.投票

参考例句：

• The members have demanded a ballot.会员们要求投票表决。
• The union said they will ballot members on whether to strike.工会称他们将要求会员投票表决是否罢工。

14 perennial   

adj.终年的；长久的

参考例句：

• I wonder at her perennial youthfulness.我对她青春常驻感到惊讶。
• There's a perennial shortage of teachers with science qualifications.有理科教学资格的老师一直都很短缺。

15 spartans   

n.斯巴达（spartan的复数形式）

参考例句：

• The ancient Spartans used to expose babies that they did not want. 古斯巴达人常遗弃他们不要的婴儿。
• But one by one the Spartans fell. 可是斯巴达人一个一个地倒下了。

16 dominant   

adj.支配的，统治的；占优势的；显性的；n.主因，要素，主要的人(或物)；显性基因

参考例句：

• The British were formerly dominant in India.英国人从前统治印度。
• She was a dominant figure in the French film industry.她在法国电影界是个举足轻重的人物。

17 trophy   

n.优胜旗，奖品，奖杯，战胜品，纪念品

参考例句：

• The cup is a cherished trophy of the company.那只奖杯是该公司很珍惜的奖品。
• He hung the lion's head as a trophy.他把那狮子头挂起来作为狩猎纪念品。

18 stout   

adj.强壮的，粗大的，结实的，勇猛的，矮胖的

参考例句：

• He cut a stout stick to help him walk.他砍了一根结实的枝条用来拄着走路。
• The stout old man waddled across the road.那肥胖的老人一跩一跩地穿过马路。

19 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

20 condor   

n.秃鹰；秃鹰金币

参考例句：

• The condor soars above the mountain heights.禿鹰翱翔于高山之上。
• A condor prepares to fly in Colombia.一只兀鹰在哥伦比亚准备振翅高飞。

21 creek   

n.小溪，小河，小湾

参考例句：

• He sprang through the creek.他跳过小河。
• People sunbathe in the nude on the rocks above the creek.人们在露出小溪的岩石上裸体晒日光浴。