历史上的今天-Today in History 2010-01-11

 January 11th, 1964For the first time, the U.S government warns that smoking may be hazardous¹ to your health. Surgeon General Dr. Luther Terry:

“It is a judgment² of the committee, that cigarette smoking contributes substantially, to mythology³ from certain specific diseases, and to the overall death rate. ”

1935Aviator Amelia Earhart begins her journey from Hawaii to California, making her the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.

1757Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers and still on the ten-dollar bill is born in the West Indies.

1973Owners of American League baseball teams adopt the designated-hitter rule on a trial basis, a rule that’s remained ever since.

Today in History, January 11th, Sandy Kozel, the Associated Press.

1 hazardous   

adj.(有)危险的，冒险的；碰运气的

参考例句：

• These conditions are very hazardous for shipping.这些情况对航海非常不利。
• Everybody said that it was a hazardous investment.大家都说那是一次危险的投资。

2 judgment   

n.审判；判断力，识别力，看法，意见

参考例句：

• The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
• He's a man of excellent judgment.他眼力过人。

3 mythology   

n.神话，神话学，神话集

参考例句：

• In Greek mythology,Zeus was the ruler of Gods and men.在希腊神话中，宙斯是众神和人类的统治者。
• He is the hero of Greek mythology.他是希腊民间传说中的英雄。