Ap.ST.NOTES[1130+1201News Minute]

Finished on 12.5 & 12.6
Based on listening materials from Putclub.com
By Reta

节日的气息越来越浓烈了~~~

语音(误正)

process-->proceeds

单词

rampage 暴乱
captive 俘虏
suburban 郊外的
cordon 警戒线
standoff 僵局
confrontation 对峙
escalate (斗争...)不断升级
truffle 块菌
constraint 约束
receiver 接手
felony 重罪
sideline 迫使退出
hamstring 腿筋
horse-drawn 马拉的车
cart 大车

词组

knock down 击倒
break through 突破

译

• all the proceeds going to charity
  所得款项全部将捐做慈善
• Bill Clinton has agreed to constraints concerning his foundation,his speaking schedule and his income,so his wife can be Secretary of State,
  初版:比尔.克林顿已同意了关系到他的基金、演讲安排和收入的限制条件，这样他妻子就能成为国务卿了。
  强版:比尔.克林顿已同意了限制他基金会的规模、减少演讲安排并降低收入，以帮助妻子成为国务卿。

[Apples in tree]

1. Super Bowl 超级碗
   超级碗是国家美式足球联盟的年度冠军赛，伴随比赛会举行还会有盛大的庆祝活动。超级碗一般在每年1月最后一个或2月第一个星期天举行，那一天称为超级碗星期天。超级碗星期天是美国单日食品消耗量第二高的日子，仅次于感恩节。
2. Blue Room
   The Blue Room is one of three state parlors on the first floor in the White House,it is distinct for its oval shape. The room is used for receptions, receiving lines, and is occasionally set for small dinners.
3. National Christmas Tree
   In the United States, a large tree near the White House is decorated as the National Christmas Tree.