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1. Those around him are continuing their defence of Pope Benedict on the Easter Sunday. The Pope avoided any public mention of the sex abuse scandal and the allegations of a church cover-up. At Easter Sunday Mass, a senior cardinal1 defended Benedict against what he called "petty gossip".

2. Supreme2 Court Justice John Paul Stevens says he will surely retire while President Barack Obama is still in office. Stevens said in newspaper interviews that he will decide soon in the timing3 of his retirement4, whether it will be this year or next.

3. Authorities say two other attacks were foiled today, even as three car bombs were detonated near embassies in Bagdad. The attacks killed at least 42 people and wounded more than 200 others.

4. And much warmer-than-average weather has made the experience of taking and watching the cherry blossoms even more enjoyable. Thousands of people are visiting bloom along the Tidal Basin this weekend.
 


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1 cardinal Xcgy5     
n.(天主教的)红衣主教；adj.首要的，基本的
参考例句：
  • This is a matter of cardinal significance.这是非常重要的事。
  • The Cardinal coloured with vexation. 红衣主教感到恼火，脸涨得通红。
2 supreme PHqzc     
adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的
参考例句：
  • It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
  • He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
3 timing rgUzGC     
n.时间安排，时间选择
参考例句：
  • The timing of the meeting is not convenient.会议的时间安排不合适。
  • The timing of our statement is very opportune.我们发表声明选择的时机很恰当。
4 retirement TWoxH     
n.退休，退职
参考例句：
  • She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
  • I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。

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