学个词 – 2966. cleanup
今天我们要学的词是 cleanup. Cleanup名词，意思是清理。The Environmental Protection Agency released a list of 21 sites that need “immediate and intense cleanup.” 美国环境保护署公布了一份名单，名单上的21个地点需要“立即进行彻底清理”。An oil…
学个词 – 2965. in tatters
今天我们要学的词是 in tatters. In tatters意思是被损坏的，支离破碎的。U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted recently that the FBI’s reputation is “in tatters”. 美国总统川普最近发推说，美国联邦调查局名誉扫地。New Zealand’s Health…
学个词 – 2964. tumble
今天我们要学的词是 tumble. Tumble动词，意思是跌落。The latest poll shows that British Prime Minister Theresa May’s approval rating has tumbled to its lowest level,…
学个词 – 2963. run counter to
今天我们要学的词是 run counter to. Run counter to意思是违反，背道而驰。Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S.’ recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital…
学个词 – 2962. invalid
今天我们要学的词是 invalid. Invalid 形容词，无效的。South Africa’s High Court ruled that President Jacob Zuma’s appointment of a state prosecutor was invalid. 南非最高法院裁决，南非总统祖马对一名政府检察官的任命无效。The…
学个词 – 2961. imminent
今天我们要学的词是 imminent. Imminent 形容词，即将发生的，迫在眉睫的。The United Nations said Yemeni cities are running out of clean water and fuel, facing an imminent…
学个词 – 2960. endorse
今天我们要学的词是 endorse. Endorse 背书，支持。U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Republican candidate Roy Moore in Alabama’s senate race. 美国总统川普为参加阿拉巴马州参议员选举的共和党候选人罗伊·莫尔背书。61.6% of Australians voted…
学个词 – 2959. retaliation
今天我们要学的词是 retaliation. Retaliation 报复。Russia designated nine U.S. media outlets as “foreign agents”, in retaliation for similar U.S. moves against the…
学个词 – 2958. large scale
今天我们要学的词是 large-scale. Large-scale 形容词，大规模的。South Korea and the United States kicked off large-scale joint aerial drills on Monday. 韩国和美国星期一开始举行大规模联合空中演习。General Motors Co.…
学个词 – 2957. within range
今天我们要学的词是 within range. Within range 在射程内。North Korea claimed its intercontinental ballistic missile has now put the U.S. mainland within range.…
学个词 – 2956. workplace
今天我们要学的词是 workplace. Workplace 名词，工作场所，单位。NBC fired its star morning anchor, Matt Lauer, over allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. NBC早间节目明星主持人马特·劳尔因为被控在工作场所有不当性行为被NBC开除。A…
学个词 – 2955. prone
今天我们要学的词是 prone. Prone 形容词，更易于，更倾向于。A study finds that frequent drivers and those with neurotic and extroverted personalities are more prone to…
学个词 – 2954. disclaimer
今天我们要学的词是disclaimer. Disclaimer 名词，免责声明。The Federal Election Commission unanimously agreed to strengthen the online political ad disclaimer rules. 美国联邦选举委员会成员一致同意，加强对网上政治广告免责声明的规定。A new law in…
学个词 – 2953. petition
今天我们要学的词是petition. Petition 有请愿的意思。The U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration rejected a petition by Ford Motor Co. to delay recalling about 3…
学个词 – 2952. inadequate
今天我们要学的词是inadequate. Inadequate 形容词，不充分的。Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized the Trump administration’s $44 billion disaster relief request to Congress as “completely inadequate.”…