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1. NASA has begrudgingly1 released information from an unprecedented2 survey of pilots. The research shows safety problems like near collisions and runway interference occur more often than previously3 thought. The study had been kept secret. It made concerns that it could hurt airline profits.

2. A US marine4 will stand trial in the death of 24 Iraqis in 2005. The killings5 occurred in the town of Haditha after a roadside bomb hit a marine convoy6. Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich faces multiple charges including voluntary manslaughter.

3. The Northeast is ringing in the New Year with another winter storm. More than 12 inches of snow fell across some states including New York and Vermont. The cold and snow are expected to last through the week.

4. Some independent politicians could be considering a late run for the White House. Among them is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg and a handful of other independents will meet in January to discuss a third party bid.


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1 begrudgingly 8db011a3070223ac1c5b15662f7d88da     
小气地，吝啬地
参考例句：
  • Then, begrudgingly, I clean up – which doesn't really take that much time. 于是，为了省钱，我打扫干净－－那也不需要花很多时间。
  • His terrible directness made me feel peeved, and begrudgingly I conceded that he was right. 他的坦率让我恼火。我承认他是对的，但十分不甘心。
2 unprecedented 7gSyJ     
adj.无前例的，新奇的
参考例句：
  • The air crash caused an unprecedented number of deaths.这次空难的死亡人数是空前的。
  • A flood of this sort is really unprecedented.这样大的洪水真是十年九不遇。
3 previously bkzzzC     
adv.以前，先前（地）
参考例句：
  • The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point.自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。
  • Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously.让我岔开一会儿，解释原先发生了什么。
4 marine 77Izo     
adj.海的；海生的；航海的；海事的；n.水兵
参考例句：
  • Marine creatures are those which live in the sea. 海洋生物是生存在海里的生物。
  • When the war broke out,he volunteered for the Marine Corps.战争爆发时，他自愿参加了海军陆战队。
5 killings 76d97e8407f821a6e56296c4c9a9388c     
谋杀( killing的名词复数 )； 突然发大财，暴发
参考例句：
  • His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings. 他的声明被视为暗指最近与毒品有关的多起凶杀案。
  • The government issued a statement condemning the killings. 政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。
6 convoy do6zu     
vt.护送，护卫，护航；n.护送；护送队
参考例句：
  • The convoy was snowed up on the main road.护送队被大雪困在干路上了。
  • Warships will accompany the convoy across the Atlantic.战舰将护送该船队过大西洋。

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