第六节:三最短文
【疯狂星级】
★★★★★ 五星级•大学英语专业本科级•外交家级
【疯狂短评】
以“21世纪联合国的作用”为议题而举行的联合国千年首脑会议,2000年9月8日通过《千年宣言》后闭幕了。这是一次史无前例的规模最大的一次首脑会议,来自包括新加入联合国的图瓦卢在内的189个成员国的150多位国家元首和首脑出席了这次会议。发达国家和发展中国家集聚在一起,背负着多种多样的文明和价值观的领导人会聚一堂,具有深远的历史意义。中国作为维护世界和平的主流力量在这一盛会中,又是怎样的一种态度呢?
【Kim’s Note】World leaders make history with their words. Why memorize boring lists of vocabulary when you can recite powerful words in the context of history? Practice reciting Jiang Zemin’s words until you sound like a president yourself!
President Jiang Zemin is the best role model to Chinese people for learning English!
江泽民主席是中国人民学习英语的伟大榜样!
President Jiang Zemin calls for strengthened positive role of U. N.
江泽民主席要求加强联合国的积极作用
[1] Chinese President Jiang Zemin on Wednesday called for the strengthening of the United Nations’ positive『积极的;确定的;实在的』role, and the defense of the world body’s authority, in the new century. In a speech delivered『发表;讲;宣布』at the U. N. Millennium Summit『千年首脑会议』, Jiang said that the organization’s “positive role must be strengthened and not weakened and its authority defended and not jeopardized『使处于危险境地;危及;损害』.”
[2] “We must firmly defend the purposes and principles of the U. N. Charter, continue to give play to 『发挥』the positive role of the U. N. and its Security Council in handling international affairs and safeguarding world peace, and ensure all the member States have their right to participate in『参加;参与』 world affairs on an equal footing『立足处;立足点』, ” he stressed.
【李阳疯狂英语“三最”口腔肌肉训练记录为:30秒】
【李阳疯狂英语“一口气”训练记录为:2.5口气】
【参考译文】
[1] 星期五,在联合国千年首脑会议上,中国国家主席江泽民发表演讲,要求加强联合国在新世纪的积极作用,捍卫这个世界性组织的权威。他说:“联合国的积极作用必须加强,不能削弱,其职权也必须捍卫,不可危及。”
[2] 他还强调说:“我们必须坚决捍卫联合国宪章的宗旨和原则,在处理国际事务中,继续发挥联合国以及安理会的积极作用,保卫世界和平,确保所有的成员国有权在平等的基础上参与国际事务。”
【额外成就感】
positive
* I try to have a positive attitude about life
(我尽力以一种积极的态度去面对生活。)
* It was a positive delight to hear her sing so beautifully.
(听她那么动听地歌唱确实是一种享受。)
deliver
* He delivered his speech effectively.
(他演讲生动有力。)
* The Supreme Court usually delivers its opinions on Mondays.
(联邦高等法院通常于星期一宣布其判决。)
millennium
* China is preparing its businesses for the new millennium.
(中国正在完善各行各业,以迎接新千年。)
* The beginning of the millennium is a time of great hope.
(千年伊始,百业待兴!)
give play to
* Newspapers gave heavy play to the success of Beijing in winning the bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games.
(报纸大量报道了北京成功申办2008年奥运会的喜讯。)
participate in
* She actively participates in class discussions.
(她积极地参与课堂讨论。)
* How many countries will be participating in the Olympic Games?
(有多少国家要参加奥林匹克运动会?)
footing
IPA KK
* Is this business on a firm footing?
(这家企业的基础稳定吗?)
* The new law puts women on an equal footing with men.
(新出台的法律使得男女处于平等的社会地位。)