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1. Britain's anti-terror police chief says two car bombs found in central London are clearly linked. The first vehicle packed with gasoline, propane and nails was discovered this morning in the city's bustling2 nightclub and theater district. Hours later, a second car bomb was found nearby.

2. In Iraq, American and Iraqi security forces now control about half of Baghdad but the capital is no less deadly. The US military says five troops died yesterday in what's described as a sophisticated insurgent3 attack. Seven soldiers were hurt in the bomb, shooting and grenade attack.

3. A Wikipedia user admits to editing Chris Benoit's online profile early Monday to say the pro1 wrestler's wife was dead.The posting was made some fourteen hours before authorities found the bodies of Benoit, his wife and son. The poster says it's a terrible coincidence.

4. After six months of hype, thousands of people finally get their hands on the iPhone. Customers camped out at Apple and AT&T stores across the nation waiting for the new cell phone to go on sale today at 6:00 P.M. in each time zone.

WORDS IN THE NEWS

金山词霸:
1. propane: n. [化]丙烷

2. bustling: adj. 熙熙攘攘的, 忙乱的

3. sophisticated: Very complex or complicated:非常复杂精密或尖瑞的:

4. grenade: n. 手榴弹

5. profile: n. 简介;个性及生平的简要描述

6. hype: n. ,大肆宣传,大做广告

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1 pro tk3zvX     
n.赞成,赞成的意见,赞成者
参考例句:
  • The two debating teams argued the question pro and con.辩论的两组从赞成与反对两方面辩这一问题。
  • Are you pro or con nuclear disarmament?你是赞成还是反对核裁军?
2 bustling LxgzEl     
adj.喧闹的
参考例句:
  • The market was bustling with life. 市场上生机勃勃。
  • This district is getting more and more prosperous and bustling. 这一带越来越繁华了。
3 insurgent V4RyP     
adj.叛乱的,起事的;n.叛乱分子
参考例句:
  • Faruk says they are threatened both by insurgent and government forces.法鲁克说,他们受到暴乱分子和政府军队的双重威胁。
  • The insurgent mob assembled at the gate of the city park.叛变的暴徒聚在市立公园的门口。

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