美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2013-09-03
时间：2019-01-11 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2013(九月)
英语课
1. The White House is briefing Congress tonight on intelligence regarding Syria’s alleged 1 use of chemical weapons. Inspectors 2 are still collecting evidences at the site outside Damascus as the US moves toward possible military strike against the regime.
2. The NFL has agreed to pay more than 750 million dollars to help retired 3 football players who blame the sport for dementia and other brain injuries. 4500 former athletes had sued the league saying it concealed 4 the long-term dangers of concussion 5.
3. Bottles of Tylenol will soon come with a bold warning on the cap. The phrases “Contains Acetaminophen” and always “Read the label” will appear in bright red. It’s an effort by Johnson & Johnson to better inform consumers of the dangers of taking too much which can lead to liver damage or even death.
4. And red worms had wriggled 6 into the water system of an Oklahoma town. Residents in Colcord were told to avoid drinking and cooking with tap water until city official clears the problem. But showers are ok.
a.被指控的，嫌疑的
- It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
- alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
n.检查员( inspector的名词复数 )；（英国公共汽车或火车上的）查票员；（警察）巡官；检阅官
- They got into the school in the guise of inspectors. 他们假装成视察员进了学校。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Inspectors checked that there was adequate ventilation. 检查员已检查过，通风良好。 来自《简明英汉词典》
adj.隐退的，退休的，退役的
- The old man retired to the country for rest.这位老人下乡休息去了。
- Many retired people take up gardening as a hobby.许多退休的人都以从事园艺为嗜好。
a.隐藏的，隐蔽的
- The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster. 那些画被隐藏在厚厚的灰泥层下面。
- I think he had a gun concealed about his person. 我认为他当时身上藏有一支枪。
n.脑震荡；震动
- He was carried off the field with slight concussion.他因轻微脑震荡给抬离了现场。
- She suffers from brain concussion.她得了脑震荡。