美联社新闻一分钟 AP 特朗普与加拿大总理谈判北美贸易协议
时间：2018-12-15 作者：英语课 分类：美联社新闻一分钟2017(十)月
This is AP News Minute.
President Donald Trump 1 said Wednesday "we'll see what happens" with the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump is meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to review the agreement between the US, Canada and Mexico, which Trump has threatened to withdraw from if he can't negotiate a better deal.
The New Yorker is reporting that 16 former and current executives at Harvey Weinstein's companies either witnessed or knew about Weinstein's unwanted sexual advances. The Weinstein Company's board of directors has denied that claim. Weinstein was fired on Sunday after multiple women accused him of sexual harassment 2 and assault.
In Northern California, conditions are worsening for a massive wildfire. Officials on Wednesday said drier, windier weather is on the way, which could complicate 3 efforts for firefighters. So far, the fire has been blamed for 21 deaths, and at least 3500 homes have been destroyed.
And the Boy Scouts 5 of America have announced plans to let girls into some programs. The organization says it will admit girls to Cub 6 Scouts starting next year and establish a new program for older girls who will be able to earn the rank of Eagle Scout 4.
Robert Bumstead, the Associated Press with AP News Minute.
- He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
- The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。
- She often got telephone harassment at night these days.这些天她经常在夜晚受到电话骚扰。
- The company prohibits any form of harassment.公司禁止任何形式的骚扰行为。
- There is no need to complicate matters.没有必要使问题复杂化。
- These events will greatly complicate the situation.这些事件将使局势变得极其复杂。
- He was mistaken for an enemy scout and badly wounded.他被误认为是敌人的侦察兵，受了重伤。
- The scout made a stealthy approach to the enemy position.侦察兵偷偷地靠近敌军阵地。