VOA标准英语2011--Latest Billy Ray Cyrus Album Salutes US

Latest Billy Ray Cyrus Album Salutes² US Troops

Throughout his two-decade career, Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus has honored U.S. soldiers with his music. "I'm American," is his latest patriotic³ salute¹ to our troops.
Billy Ray Cyrus says the inspiration for his new album came in 2009, when he performed for U.S. military troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The album features seven new songs and an updated version of the title track from his 1992 debut⁴ album, "Some Gave All." Joining him on the track are military veterans Daryl Worley, Jamey Johnson and Craig Morgan. Billy Ray explains why he decided⁵ to re-record "Some Gave All."
"In 1989, I wrote the song for a Vietnam veteran I met in Huntington, West Virginia," he said. "Over the years, and countless⁶ performances for worldwide audiences, I realized that ‘Some Gave All' is more than just a song, it's a way of life. Last year, after visiting Afghanistan and Iraq [and] seeing the morale⁷ of our troops, I wanted them to know that we back home appreciate and honor their support and dedication⁸ to our country, that we appreciate their sacrifice, that they are the true definition of ‘Some Gave All.'"
Billy Ray told TheBoot.com that he plans to retire from recording⁹ after releasing one more album. He has already written the songs for that collection, which will chronicle recent struggles in his personal life. Those challenges include issues with his pop star daughter Miley Cyrus and his separation and reconciliation¹⁰ with his wife Tish.
Billy Ray will continue to perform live concerts. He says, "I will always have to be in a band. I love to play music."
"Runway Lights," the debut single from "I'm American" is also the theme song for Billy Ray's new cable television series, "Surprise Homecoming." The show reunites military men and women with their families after serving overseas.

 

1 salute   

vi.行礼，致意，问候，放礼炮；vt.向…致意，迎接，赞扬；n.招呼，敬礼，礼炮

参考例句：

• Merchant ships salute each other by dipping the flag.商船互相点旗致敬。
• The Japanese women salute the people with formal bows in welcome.这些日本妇女以正式的鞠躬向人们施礼以示欢迎。

2 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

3 patriotic   

adj.爱国的，有爱国心的

参考例句：

• His speech was full of patriotic sentiments.他的演说充满了爱国之情。
• The old man is a patriotic overseas Chinese.这位老人是一位爱国华侨。

4 debut   

n.首次演出，初次露面

参考例句：

• That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
• The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。

5 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

6 countless   

adj.无数的，多得不计其数的

参考例句：

• In the war countless innocent people lost their lives.在这场战争中无数无辜的人丧失了性命。
• I've told you countless times.我已经告诉你无数遍了。

7 morale   

n.道德准则，士气，斗志

参考例句：

• The morale of the enemy troops is sinking lower every day.敌军的士气日益低落。
• He tried to bolster up their morale.他尽力鼓舞他们的士气。

8 dedication   

n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞

参考例句：

• We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。
• Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。

9 recording   

n.录音，记录

参考例句：

• How long will the recording of the song take?录下这首歌得花多少时间？
• I want to play you a recording of the rehearsal.我想给你放一下彩排的录像。

10 reconciliation   

n.和解，和谐，一致

参考例句：

• He was taken up with the reconciliation of husband and wife.他忙于做夫妻间的调解工作。
• Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。