美国国家公共电台 NPR What's An Inclusion Rider? Here's The Story Behind Frances McDormand's Closing Words

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: In her Oscar acceptance speech last night Frances McDormand, who had just been handed the statue for best actress, asked every female nominee in the room to stand up. (SOUNDBITE OF 90TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS) FRANCES MCDORMAN

2018年CRI Employers urged to be flexible towards female workers

A forum that focuses on how to promote leadership for women was recently being held in Beijing, ahead of International Women's Day. Some accomplished female professionals at the event have said that employers should adopt flexible workplace policies.

美国国家公共电台 NPR A Tough Negotiator Proves Employers Can Bargain Down Health Care Prices

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: One woman found a way to attack high health insurance prices. And that's news because it's hard for any one person to do. If you go to the hospital, the hospital charges your insurer, which passes the cost on to you. And it's har

跟着Gwen学英语之每日早读 第293期

We all have moments of desperation. But if we can face them head-on, that's when we'd find out just how strong we really are. 语音讲解 单词发音 desperation n. 绝望的境地；不顾一切拼命 head-on adj. 正面的；直接的；头朝前的

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Anybody who ever bulit an empire or changed the world sat where you are now, and it's because they sat there that they were able to do it. 语音讲解 单词发音 built v.建造（build的过去分词） empire n.帝国；帝王统治，君权 连词

跟着Gwen学英语之每日早读 第298期

One thing about trains: It doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on. 语音讲解 单词发音 trains n.火车；行列 deciding v. 决定 连词发音 what matters is get on 轻读重读 重读：one/trains/going/matter

跟着Gwen学英语之每日早读 第294期

The minute you stop looking for someone else to cure you, maybe you start living again. 语音讲解 单词发音 minute n.分，分钟；片刻，一会儿； cure vt.治疗；治愈； living adj.活的；现存的；活跃的；逼真的 连词发音

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General opinion makes out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. Seems to me that love is everywhere. 语音讲解 单词发音 general adj. 一般的，普通的；综合的；大体的 greed n. 贪婪，贪心 连词发音

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美国国家公共电台 NPR Tightest Security In Years At New Year's Celebrations In New York And Las Vegas

RAY SUAREZ, HOST: New Year's Eve celebrations in the U.S. are just hours away. And police departments around the country have been preparing for months. NPR's Merrit Kennedy reports that New York and Las Vegas will see more security than they have in

美国国家公共电台 NPR Emojis Of 2018: Bagels, Kangaroos, Redheads Are In. 'Frowning Pile Of Poo' Is Out

RAY SUAREZ, HOST: Staying on the topic of words of the year, let's talk about one of the winners from two years ago - emoji - you know, those little cartoon-like pictures. One of the things to look forward to in 2018 is that dozens of new emojis will

美国国家公共电台 NPR Top Fitness Trends For 2018: Back To Basics

AILSA CHANG, HOST: It's New Year's Day. Have you started your resolutions yet? Maybe if you're like me, you've got some diet and exercise goals after over indulging this holiday. Well, NPR's Patti Neighmond reports on the most popular workout trends

美国国家公共电台 NPR Resolved To Lose Weight? We Gave Food-Tracking Apps A Try

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: All right. We all know exercise is great for your health. But if you are looking to lose weight, you should know this. Your diet ultimately matters more than how much you work out. NPR's Maria Godoy looks at some apps that can he

老外最常用的英文短语 第617期:turn down

turn down 拒绝，使变弱，减少 I had to turn down a job in Indonesia. 我不得不拒绝印度尼西亚的工作岗位。 Tell the kids to turn down the TV. 让孩子们把电视的声音放低。 I don't know what's keeping them, but I'm sure

老外最常用的英文短语 第616期:turn back

turn back 转身，回来，使回来 Even though she never turned back, she knew Tom was behind her. 虽然她没有转身，但却知道汤姆就在她身后。 They both turned back to look at the building. 他们同时转身看了看那栋楼。

美国国家公共电台 NPR It's Never Too Early To Celebrate The Music Of 2018

RAY SUAREZ, HOST: Yesterday, we talked with NPR Music writer Stephen Thompson, and he gave us a retrospective - his 2017 top songs list. But it's New Year's Eve, a time to look forward to what the new year has in store for us - a prospective. And wit

美国国家公共电台 NPR Germany Takes Steps To Guard Women Against Sexual Assault As They Ring In New Year

RAY SUAREZ, HOST: In Germany this New Year's Eve, authorities have taken extra precautions at outdoor celebrations to prevent sexual harassment. In Berlin, organizers of the main party have taken the unusual and, as it turns out, controversial step o

美国国家公共电台 NPR Scientists Still Seek A Reliable DUI Test For Marijuana

STACEY VANEK SMITH, HOST: Marijuana is now legal in almost 30 states. But even in those states, it is still illegal to drive while impaired by the drug. But as NPR's Rae Ellen Bichell reports, that's left law enforcement and scientists struggling to

美国国家公共电台 NPR 'An Opportunity To Be Thankful': Reflecting On A First Thanksgiving In The U.S.

(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It's Friday, which means it's time for StoryCorps. Fifty years ago, Roy Daley was living in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. He was 23 when a friend offered him a job in the United States. He hopped a pl