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1. The Supreme1 Court rules a lower court was wrong to strike down New Hampshire abortion2 restrictions3, but steers5 clear of a major abortion ruling.
2. Consumer prices rose by the largest rate in five years in 2005, reflecting a surge in energy costs although other prices remained steady.
3. NASA scrubs its launch of an unmanned spacecraft on a 9-year voyage to Pluto6 for a second straight day this time due to Maryland weather.
4. The United States, European Union and France reject Iran's request for more talks with European powers on Tehran’s nuclear program.
5. Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe recently announce their separation, but the Oscar-winning actress says they hope to rescue their 8-year marriage
WORDS IN THE NEWS
1. strike sth down: (LAW) phrasal verb [M] US LEGAL
to rule that a law is illegal and should not be obeyed:
e.g. The courts struck down local segregation7 laws because they violated the federal constitution.
2. steer4 clear (of somebody/something):
to avoid someone or something unpleasant or difficult:
e.g. Jo tried to steer clear of political issues.
3. scrub: verb (STOP) (-bb-)
to decide not to do something you had planned to do; cancel:
e.g. We had to scrub our plans when I lost my job.
PHR-V
1 supreme | |
adj.极度的,最重要的;至高的,最高的 | |
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2 abortion | |
n.流产,堕胎 | |
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3 restrictions | |
约束( restriction的名词复数 ); 管制; 制约因素; 带限制性的条件(或规则) | |
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4 steer | |
vt.驾驶,为…操舵;引导;vi.驾驶 | |
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5 steers | |
n.阉公牛,肉用公牛( steer的名词复数 )v.驾驶( steer的第三人称单数 );操纵;控制;引导 | |
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6 Pluto | |
n.冥王星 | |
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7 segregation | |
n.隔离,种族隔离 | |
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