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 Extra fire crews are on standby as the weather heats up again in the southern states. Strong winds and temperatures in the high 30s will create severe fire dangers in parts of Victoria and New South Wales. While no homes are current threatened, residents are being warned to stay vigilant1.

 
Things couldn't be more different in north Queenslnad where monsoonal2 rains have caused heavy flooding, the town of Tully has had nearly 900 milimeters of rain in 72 hours. The Bruce Highway is closed and the rail line between the Cairns and Townsville is cut.
 
Two Australian men are in custody3 in Thailand, following a shooting incident. It's alleged4 two German tourists were accidentally shot in Phuket, John Cohen and Adam Shea were allegedly involved in a dispute over a motorbike when a gun was fired, the injured Germans were taken to hospital.
 
The U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has clashed with Senate Committee, investigating the deadly raid on an American embassy in Libya. Mrs.Clinton thumped5 the table at suggestions there'd been a cover up over security failures.
 
British prime minister David Cameron has defended his promise to hold a referendum on whether to leave the European Union. European leaders have criticised Mr.Cameron for creating anxiety and uncertainty6. And the Labor7 Opposition8 says he is gambling9 with Britain's economy. But Mr.Cameron says disillusionment with the EU is at all time high.

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1 vigilant ULez2     
adj.警觉的，警戒的，警惕的
参考例句：
  • He has to learn how to remain vigilant through these long nights.他得学会如何在这漫长的黑夜里保持警觉。
  • The dog kept a vigilant guard over the house.这只狗警醒地守护着这所房屋。
2 monsoonal 34b8423fee06608ace5ac6556e86d20d     
季风的
参考例句：
  • In the east, the water is mainly oceanic with relatively minor dilution from direct monsoonal rainfall and runoff from small streams. 东部水域主要为海水，而直接的季候雨及小溪溢流，把海水稍为冲淡。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • China has a marked continental monsoonal climate characterized by great variety. 中国有明显的大陆性季风气候的特点是种类繁多。 来自互联网
3 custody Qntzd     
n.监护，照看，羁押，拘留
参考例句：
  • He spent a week in custody on remand awaiting sentence.等候判决期间他被还押候审一个星期。
  • He was taken into custody immediately after the robbery.抢劫案发生后，他立即被押了起来。
4 alleged gzaz3i     
a.被指控的，嫌疑的
参考例句：
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
5 thumped 0a7f1b69ec9ae1663cb5ed15c0a62795     
v.重击， （指心脏）急速跳动( thump的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • Dave thumped the table in frustration . 戴夫懊恼得捶打桌子。
  • He thumped the table angrily. 他愤怒地用拳捶击桌子。
6 uncertainty NlFwK     
n.易变，靠不住，不确知，不确定的事物
参考例句：
  • Her comments will add to the uncertainty of the situation.她的批评将会使局势更加不稳定。
  • After six weeks of uncertainty,the strain was beginning to take its toll.6个星期的忐忑不安后，压力开始产生影响了。
7 labor P9Tzs     
n.劳动，努力，工作，劳工；分娩；vi.劳动，努力，苦干；vt.详细分析；麻烦
参考例句：
  • We are never late in satisfying him for his labor.我们从不延误付给他劳动报酬。
  • He was completely spent after two weeks of hard labor.艰苦劳动两周后，他已经疲惫不堪了。
8 opposition eIUxU     
n.反对，敌对
参考例句：
  • The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
  • The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。
9 gambling ch4xH     
n.赌博；投机
参考例句：
  • They have won a lot of money through gambling.他们赌博赢了很多钱。
  • The men have been gambling away all night.那些人赌了整整一夜。

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