Movie Plot of Annapolis: Set against the backdrop of boxing at the Naval Academy(美国海军军官学校, 在Annapolis, 即the state capital of Maryland), centers on a young man from the wrong side of the tracks(the wrong side of the tracks also the other side of the tracks the poor area of a city or town She was brought up on the wrong side of the tracks in a small southern town. Usage notes: sometimes used in the forms the wrong side of town or the wrong side of the street: Her family was clearly from the wrong side of town. Etymology: based on the idea that a poor area is often divided from the rest of a town by railroad tracks) whose dream of attending Annapolis becomes a reality. After insisting thirty-four times with his congressman, the shipyard船坞 welder焊工 and amateurish boxer Jake Huard joins the U.S. Naval Academy. Having difficulties in the classes and suffering prejudice in his relationship with his superior上级 Cole, he has the support of his roommate and his superiors Ali and Lt. Commander Burton. Jake studies hard and trains for an internal box competition, in an unfair environment.
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar and Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia have formed an alliance which the airlines say will reduce costs, pool(共享, 集中共用) expertise and result in cheaper fares.
The man left two friends as collateral(附属担保品, 担保, 抵押 I would rather loan a million dollars on character than on any other collateral in the world我若借出100万元,宁愿让别人用人格,而不是别的抵押品作担保) and said he was going to get the tablets(ecstasy tablets ), the court was told. 结果那人没有回来, 于是作为担保的二人被捉为人质, "They were tied up and threatened with a firearm武器 and also with a bottle of acid in order to keep them under control." One of the hostages sustained a broken nose and all had cuts and abrasions擦伤, she said. Two of them were admitted to hospital.
Google hopes to expand its online phone store, to really shake things up改变格局, to put some fear into the entrenched根深蒂固的 industry players. It plans to sell more phones, from Google and other companies, each with a choice of carriers. It’s a noble ambition雄心.
2010新年期间银行2016bug事件: The computer bug that brought Bank of Queensland's Eftpos transactions to a grinding(难捱的, 折磨人的) halt in the first days of the New Year has hit other banks - including the Commonwealth Bank-owned BankWest. The glitch, which started on January 1, left Australian retailers struggling to perform routine electronic point-of-sale(销售点的,售货点的) transactions. Because of the error, Eftpos terminals recognise the year as 2016. The transaction is then declined. Essentially, the error causes the much-feared, much-hyped but never realised problem that had been expected at the turn of the century from the so-called Y2K bug.
澳洲允许新西兰医生行医, 可能导致新西兰医生更加紧缺: "We would have major anxieties at the very time when we are trying to address our own workforce crisis, to suddenly have our near neighbours suck us dry potentially." Rural New Zealand is short of GPs and specialists, while hospitals in the main cities need more resident doctors住院医师 and specialists.
"The work on the basin plan is currently being finalised(定稿, 定下来) so what we're saying is with the short term incident, we should see an act of good faith(真诚, 善意 in good faith Fig. with good and honest intent; with sincerity. We are convinced you were acting in good faith[出于好意], even though you made a serious error. I think you didn't sign the contract in good faith. You never intended to carry out our agreement.) by the New South Wales government," he said.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth hook up in love nest(情网) in Australia (Miley with beau情郎 on Phillip Island)
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar and Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia have formed an alliance which the airlines say will reduce costs, pool(共享, 集中共用) expertise and result in cheaper fares.
The man left two friends as collateral(附属担保品, 担保, 抵押 I would rather loan a million dollars on character than on any other collateral in the world我若借出100万元,宁愿让别人用人格,而不是别的抵押品作担保) and said he was going to get the tablets(ecstasy tablets ), the court was told. 结果那人没有回来, 于是作为担保的二人被捉为人质, "They were tied up and threatened with a firearm武器 and also with a bottle of acid in order to keep them under control." One of the hostages sustained a broken nose and all had cuts and abrasions擦伤, she said. Two of them were admitted to hospital.
Google hopes to expand its online phone store, to really shake things up改变格局, to put some fear into the entrenched根深蒂固的 industry players. It plans to sell more phones, from Google and other companies, each with a choice of carriers. It’s a noble ambition雄心.
2010新年期间银行2016bug事件: The computer bug that brought Bank of Queensland's Eftpos transactions to a grinding(难捱的, 折磨人的) halt in the first days of the New Year has hit other banks - including the Commonwealth Bank-owned BankWest. The glitch, which started on January 1, left Australian retailers struggling to perform routine electronic point-of-sale(销售点的,售货点的) transactions. Because of the error, Eftpos terminals recognise the year as 2016. The transaction is then declined. Essentially, the error causes the much-feared, much-hyped but never realised problem that had been expected at the turn of the century from the so-called Y2K bug.
澳洲允许新西兰医生行医, 可能导致新西兰医生更加紧缺: "We would have major anxieties at the very time when we are trying to address our own workforce crisis, to suddenly have our near neighbours suck us dry potentially." Rural New Zealand is short of GPs and specialists, while hospitals in the main cities need more resident doctors住院医师 and specialists.
"The work on the basin plan is currently being finalised(定稿, 定下来) so what we're saying is with the short term incident, we should see an act of good faith(真诚, 善意 in good faith Fig. with good and honest intent; with sincerity. We are convinced you were acting in good faith[出于好意], even though you made a serious error. I think you didn't sign the contract in good faith. You never intended to carry out our agreement.) by the New South Wales government," he said.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth hook up in love nest(情网) in Australia (Miley with beau情郎 on Phillip Island)
IT is famous for little penguins and motorbikes - not US superstars. But for the past week, tourist mecca旅游胜地, 麦加 Phillip Island has been quietly accommodating teen queen Miley Cyrus. The 17-year-old, recognised the world over as the star of the Hannah Montana TV and film franchise, has been staying on the tiny holiday destination off the coast of Melbourne since her low-key arrival in Australia last Wednesday. Far from远离 the flashes of the Hollywood paparazzi that document her every step, the singer has enjoyed a mundane平淡平凡的 getaway(逃离逃跑, 假期) with her boyfriend, Aussie actor Liam Hemsworth. The pair blended seamlessly into(融为一体) the holiday crowd and were seen together at the annual Pyramid Rock festival on New Year's Eve.
澳洲MP集体加薪事件: ALL federal MPs(member of parliament议员, 但因为参议员有专门的称呼senator, 所以专指众议员, In many countries the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a unique title, such as senate, and thus also have unique titles for its members, such as senators. In Australia, the term "Member of Parliament" refers to Members of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the Commonwealth parliament. Members may use "MP" after their names - previously "MHR" was used but this is not current.) would receive thousands of dollars in extra take-home pay and superannuation under sweeping salary changes. In the biggest shake-up to politicians' salaries for years, the Federal Government is also preparing to wind back or scrap lucrative perks(福利津贴, 如议员的终生免飞机票) - including the $18,500 overseas study allowance, the Herald Sun reports.
蝙蝠咬人后的传染病: "Nobody who has had the full preventative treatment has developed the infection or died of the infection."
患病男孩车子被偷: The mother of a boy who had his bike stolen as he suffered a paralysing seizure(发病, 疾病的突然发作) says she’s disgusted by the callous(adj. 麻木不仁的, 冷酷无情的 n. 老茧) theft. "I’m sort of speechless. What do you say? I’m glad Dylan got home OK but you just think what other parents out there have children that do this? My children certainly wouldn’t have done it." Dylan was vomiting and too weak to keep the teenager at bay(keep something/somebody at bay to prevent something or someone unpleasant from coming too near you or harming you If we can keep the rabbits at bay, we should have a good crop of vegetables in the garden. For me, overeating is a way of keeping my feelings at bay.) as he snatched the bike but he made it home safely, where he suffered a seizure, police said.
Woolworths收购Independent Liquor行动: A mixed drink(苦甜交织的) for Woolworths. For supermarket chains, market clout(影响势力), fat margins and vertical integration of the supply chain are the Holy Grail(圣杯圣盘 a thing which is being earnestly pursued or sought after(喻)渴望得到的东西 profit has become the holy grail利润已经成为人们追逐的目标). Consolidation of the alcohol industry has been going on for a few years but not at the same pace as the supermarket chains. This has created a power imbalance between the two, made worse by fragmenting细分 consumer tastes in alcohol (people are drinking alcohol in many different forms), an oversupply of wine and the emergence of private label brands and boutique beer. In little more than a decade, Coles, which is now owned by Wesfarmers, and Woolworths have spread their tentacles(触角) - and power - across the retail spectrum.
DeGeneres celebrated her thirty-year class reunion班级聚会 by flying her graduating class毕业班 to California to be guests on her show in February, 2006. She presented Atlanta High School with a surprise gift of a new electronic LED marquee sign.
香蕉重生: Bananas might be a staple item主要商品 in many households, but up to 30 per cent of the fruit grown in Australia goes to waste浪费掉 because it does not meet strict retail standards. If bananas are too big or if the skin is badly marked, supermarkets will not buy them. Those considered sub-standard are chopped up剁碎 and spread over banana plantations as fertiliser. More than 10,000 tonnes of Australian bananas fall short of the retail standards each year. OUR obsession with perfection is resulting in the destruction of one third of Queensland's banana crop, because the fruit is deemed too straight, too small or not yellow enough. But shoppers顾客 are also to blame, leaving inferior bananas on the shelves in favour of the better looking ones. ''Our specifications reflect what our customers want to buy,'' Woolworths spokesman Benedict Brook said. ''The fact is customers, given the choice between fruit that is bruised and fruit that looks pristine(原始状态, 未受损的), will choose [the pristine fruit].'' Mr Heidrich suggested a consumer education campaign could help reduce waste减少浪费. ''Consumers buy with their eyes and they prefer to buy unblemished(无瑕疵的, 完美无缺的 blemish vt. 玷污 n. 斑点疤痕瑕疵 A mole is a blemish on a person's skin黑痣在人的皮肤上是一个疵点) fruit,'' Mr Heidrich said. ''Perhaps it's more about educating consumers that bananas aren't manufactured in a factory, they're subject to the whims(一时兴起, 突然的念头, 一时的兴致, 脸色) of Mother Nature(自然的力量 the elements: the weather, especially strong winds, heavy rain, and other kinds of bad weather(尤指强风、暴雨等恶劣)天气 there was no barrier against the elements没有阻挡这些自然力的东西 ).'' Woolworths produce specifications for a Grade 1, ripened Cavendish Hybrid banana 1. colour. Uniform colour within pack. 2. Visual appearance. Normal-bright bloom, sensory可感知的 firm, not soft; starchy(含淀粉多的) flesh; nil(零) foreign smells无异味 or tastes 3. Shape. Slightly arched, with blunted(不尖的) butt end and intact, undamaged necks. Nil with double pulp or 'sausage shapes'. 4. Size. Finger length : 160-220mm (measurement is over curvature across the back of the banana). 5. Maturity Finger maturity thickness: measured at right angles直角 to the curve(与弯曲成直角) of the fruit at a point one third from its flowering end. Girth(周长, 腰身) 30-40mm.
Johnson女继承人之死: Tila Tequila, The former reality TV star also appeared to take a swipe(抨击, 尖锐批评) at Johnson's friends, hotel heiress Nicky Hilton and rocker offspring Bijou Phillips, a day after she accused them of breaking into her home. Friends of Johnson's have told The New York Post they've been horrified by Tequila's behavior since the heiress' death. "She keeps Twittering about her grief and her 'wifey,' but we know she's just using Casey's death for her own publicity. It's disgusting," said a friend. The friend added: "Why did she leave her on her own丢下不管 for days without worrying something could have happened or realizing she was dead? Somebody needs to shut this evil little girl up(让她闭嘴)." But authorities say there were no signs of foul play(凶杀 1. actions which are not fair or honest A virus wiped out all our computer-held records. We suspect foul play on the part of an ex-employee. 2. murder It's not clear why the man drowned, but the police haven't ruled out foul play.) or suicide.
Billy Elliot: Against the background of an increasingly bitter miners' strike that his elder brother and father are involved in, young Billy Elliot finds he prefers joining in the girls' ballet class at the local hall to the boxing he's there for. The ballet mistress soon realises he has real potential, but no-one, least of all(least of all最不, 尤其不 especially not No one believed her, least of all me. Least of all would I lie to you我最犯不上和你撒谎了 No one listened, least of all the children!没有人在听, 孩子们就更不用说了 I like that least of all我最不喜欢那个 not in the least not in any way not in the slightest "Is he bothering you?" "Not in the least.") his family, is likely to go along with(赞同, 附和) a lad doing dancing. 感人的句子: Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it. in due course到一定时候, 不会过多久, 到合适时候 I shall answer your letter in due course在适当的时候, 我会给你回信的
澳洲MP集体加薪事件: ALL federal MPs(member of parliament议员, 但因为参议员有专门的称呼senator, 所以专指众议员, In many countries the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a unique title, such as senate, and thus also have unique titles for its members, such as senators. In Australia, the term "Member of Parliament" refers to Members of the House of Representatives, the lower house of the Commonwealth parliament. Members may use "MP" after their names - previously "MHR" was used but this is not current.) would receive thousands of dollars in extra take-home pay and superannuation under sweeping salary changes. In the biggest shake-up to politicians' salaries for years, the Federal Government is also preparing to wind back or scrap lucrative perks(福利津贴, 如议员的终生免飞机票) - including the $18,500 overseas study allowance, the Herald Sun reports.
蝙蝠咬人后的传染病: "Nobody who has had the full preventative treatment has developed the infection or died of the infection."
患病男孩车子被偷: The mother of a boy who had his bike stolen as he suffered a paralysing seizure(发病, 疾病的突然发作) says she’s disgusted by the callous(adj. 麻木不仁的, 冷酷无情的 n. 老茧) theft. "I’m sort of speechless. What do you say? I’m glad Dylan got home OK but you just think what other parents out there have children that do this? My children certainly wouldn’t have done it." Dylan was vomiting and too weak to keep the teenager at bay(keep something/somebody at bay to prevent something or someone unpleasant from coming too near you or harming you If we can keep the rabbits at bay, we should have a good crop of vegetables in the garden. For me, overeating is a way of keeping my feelings at bay.) as he snatched the bike but he made it home safely, where he suffered a seizure, police said.
Woolworths收购Independent Liquor行动: A mixed drink(苦甜交织的) for Woolworths. For supermarket chains, market clout(影响势力), fat margins and vertical integration of the supply chain are the Holy Grail(圣杯圣盘 a thing which is being earnestly pursued or sought after(喻)渴望得到的东西 profit has become the holy grail利润已经成为人们追逐的目标). Consolidation of the alcohol industry has been going on for a few years but not at the same pace as the supermarket chains. This has created a power imbalance between the two, made worse by fragmenting细分 consumer tastes in alcohol (people are drinking alcohol in many different forms), an oversupply of wine and the emergence of private label brands and boutique beer. In little more than a decade, Coles, which is now owned by Wesfarmers, and Woolworths have spread their tentacles(触角) - and power - across the retail spectrum.
DeGeneres celebrated her thirty-year class reunion班级聚会 by flying her graduating class毕业班 to California to be guests on her show in February, 2006. She presented Atlanta High School with a surprise gift of a new electronic LED marquee sign.
香蕉重生: Bananas might be a staple item主要商品 in many households, but up to 30 per cent of the fruit grown in Australia goes to waste浪费掉 because it does not meet strict retail standards. If bananas are too big or if the skin is badly marked, supermarkets will not buy them. Those considered sub-standard are chopped up剁碎 and spread over banana plantations as fertiliser. More than 10,000 tonnes of Australian bananas fall short of the retail standards each year. OUR obsession with perfection is resulting in the destruction of one third of Queensland's banana crop, because the fruit is deemed too straight, too small or not yellow enough. But shoppers顾客 are also to blame, leaving inferior bananas on the shelves in favour of the better looking ones. ''Our specifications reflect what our customers want to buy,'' Woolworths spokesman Benedict Brook said. ''The fact is customers, given the choice between fruit that is bruised and fruit that looks pristine(原始状态, 未受损的), will choose [the pristine fruit].'' Mr Heidrich suggested a consumer education campaign could help reduce waste减少浪费. ''Consumers buy with their eyes and they prefer to buy unblemished(无瑕疵的, 完美无缺的 blemish vt. 玷污 n. 斑点疤痕瑕疵 A mole is a blemish on a person's skin黑痣在人的皮肤上是一个疵点) fruit,'' Mr Heidrich said. ''Perhaps it's more about educating consumers that bananas aren't manufactured in a factory, they're subject to the whims(一时兴起, 突然的念头, 一时的兴致, 脸色) of Mother Nature(自然的力量 the elements: the weather, especially strong winds, heavy rain, and other kinds of bad weather(尤指强风、暴雨等恶劣)天气 there was no barrier against the elements没有阻挡这些自然力的东西 ).'' Woolworths produce specifications for a Grade 1, ripened Cavendish Hybrid banana 1. colour. Uniform colour within pack. 2. Visual appearance. Normal-bright bloom, sensory可感知的 firm, not soft; starchy(含淀粉多的) flesh; nil(零) foreign smells无异味 or tastes 3. Shape. Slightly arched, with blunted(不尖的) butt end and intact, undamaged necks. Nil with double pulp or 'sausage shapes'. 4. Size. Finger length : 160-220mm (measurement is over curvature across the back of the banana). 5. Maturity Finger maturity thickness: measured at right angles直角 to the curve(与弯曲成直角) of the fruit at a point one third from its flowering end. Girth(周长, 腰身) 30-40mm.
Johnson女继承人之死: Tila Tequila, The former reality TV star also appeared to take a swipe(抨击, 尖锐批评) at Johnson's friends, hotel heiress Nicky Hilton and rocker offspring Bijou Phillips, a day after she accused them of breaking into her home. Friends of Johnson's have told The New York Post they've been horrified by Tequila's behavior since the heiress' death. "She keeps Twittering about her grief and her 'wifey,' but we know she's just using Casey's death for her own publicity. It's disgusting," said a friend. The friend added: "Why did she leave her on her own丢下不管 for days without worrying something could have happened or realizing she was dead? Somebody needs to shut this evil little girl up(让她闭嘴)." But authorities say there were no signs of foul play(凶杀 1. actions which are not fair or honest A virus wiped out all our computer-held records. We suspect foul play on the part of an ex-employee. 2. murder It's not clear why the man drowned, but the police haven't ruled out foul play.) or suicide.
Billy Elliot: Against the background of an increasingly bitter miners' strike that his elder brother and father are involved in, young Billy Elliot finds he prefers joining in the girls' ballet class at the local hall to the boxing he's there for. The ballet mistress soon realises he has real potential, but no-one, least of all(least of all最不, 尤其不 especially not No one believed her, least of all me. Least of all would I lie to you我最犯不上和你撒谎了 No one listened, least of all the children!没有人在听, 孩子们就更不用说了 I like that least of all我最不喜欢那个 not in the least not in any way not in the slightest "Is he bothering you?" "Not in the least.") his family, is likely to go along with(赞同, 附和) a lad doing dancing. 感人的句子: Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it. in due course到一定时候, 不会过多久, 到合适时候 I shall answer your letter in due course在适当的时候, 我会给你回信的
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