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This week, the Olympic torch will travel to some of the most famous seaside towns on the south east coast of the UK, including Portsmouth where the Royal Navy¹ is based, Brighton which is a popular seaside resort², Hastings and Dover.

As we listen to the programme, you'll hear more about each of these places and their importance in the British history.

1 navy   

n.海军，海军人员，海军军力，藏青色

参考例句：

• My brother is in the navy.我兄弟在海军服役。
• He has transferred from the army to the navy.他从陆军转到海军。

2 resort   

n.凭借，手段，常去之地，胜地；vi.求助，诉诸，采取（某种手段等），常去

参考例句：

• He couldn't have passed the exam without resort to cheating.他要不是靠作弊是通不过这次考试的。
• Beidaihe is noted for its summer resort.北戴河以避暑胜地而著称。