VOA慢速英语: 乌克兰煤矿爆炸造成至少33人死亡
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At Least 33 Dead in Ukraine Mine Explosion
乌克兰煤矿爆炸造成至少33人死亡
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Ukrainian coal miners wait for a bus after exiting the underground of the Zasyadko mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, March 4, 2015. |
At least 33 miners are confirmed dead from an explosion Wednesday at a coal mine in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk.
周三，乌克兰顿涅茨克市发生的一起煤矿爆炸已经造成至少33名矿工遇难。
Mine officials say excess methane gas likely caused the explosion. They said the incident was not linked to fighting in the area between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian government forces.
煤矿官员称可能是由于过量的甲烷气体引起爆炸。他们表示：这起爆炸事件与该地区亲俄罗斯派的叛军和乌克兰政府武装之间的武装冲突没有关联。
At least 15 injured miners are being treated at a nearby hospital. Most are suffering from severe burns, smoke inhalation and shock.
至少有15名受伤矿工在附近一家医院接受治疗。大多数人遭受严重烧伤、吸入浓烟和休克。
Justice Department releases Ferguson report
美国司法部发布弗格森报告
The U.S. Justice Department released a report Wednesday about the police department in the U.S. city of Ferguson, Missouri.
周三，美国司法部发布了一份关于密苏里州弗格森市警察部门的报告。
The report is the result of a six-month investigation. Officials launched it after the shooting death August 9 of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer. He has since resigned.
该报告是为期六个月的调查结果。去年8月9日，一位手无寸铁的黑人少年被一名白人警官枪杀，之后官员进行了这项调查。目前该警官已辞职。
The Justice Department says it will not bring civil rights charges against the former officer. But it says investigators found that Ferguson police often violated the constitutional rights of black citizens. The report says officers used excessive force against them and made arrests without probable cause.
司法部表示不会对这位前任警察发起民事权利诉讼。但司法部表示：调查人员发现弗格森的警察经常侵犯黑人公民的宪法权利。该报告表示：警官对黑人过度使用暴力，并且在没有合理证据情况下就逮捕他们。
China to increase military spending
中国增加军费开支
China announced Wednesday it will increase its military spending by 10 percent this year. The total would amount to $145 billion in 2015.
周三，中国宣布今年将增加10%的军费。2015年的军费总额将达到1450亿美元。
China has increased its military budget by ten percent or more for the last four years.
过去四年，中国一直以10%的比例或者更高的比例增加其军费。
China has the world’s largest military, with 2.3 million members.
中国拥有全球最大的军队，有230万军人。
Mexico captures Zetas drug leader
墨西哥抓获齐塔斯毒品集团负责人
Mexican security forces arrested the leader of the Zetas illegal drug cartel Wednesday. Omar Trevino was seized in the northern city of Monterrey, a top government official said.
周三，墨西哥安全部队逮捕了齐塔斯贩毒集团的负责人奥马尔·特维诺。一位政府高官称特维诺在墨西哥北部城市蒙特雷被抓获。
His arrest came just days after the capture of Servando Gomez, leader of the Knights Templar crime group. He was the most wanted illegal drug criminal in Mexico.
他的被捕正好在圣殿骑士犯罪集团负责人塞尔万多·戈麦斯被捕几天后。他是墨西哥毒品犯罪头号通缉犯。
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Words in the News
excess – n. an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount
inhale – v. to breathe in
excessive – adj. going beyond what is usual, normal, or proper
cartel – n. a group of businesses that agree to fix prices so they all will make more money
At Least 33 Dead in Ukraine Mine Explosion
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Ukrainian coal miners wait for a bus after exiting the underground of the Zasyadko mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, March 4, 2015. |
At least 33 miners are confirmed dead from an explosion Wednesday at a coal mine in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk.
Mine officials say excess methane gas likely caused the explosion. They said the incident was not linked to fighting in the area between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian government forces.
At least 15 injured miners are being treated at a nearby hospital. Most are suffering from severe burns, smoke inhalation and shock.
Justice Department releases Ferguson report
The U.S. Justice Department released a report Wednesday about the police department in the U.S. city of Ferguson, Missouri.
The report is the result of a six-month investigation. Officials launched it after the shooting death August 9 of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer. He has since resigned.
The Justice Department says it will not bring civil rights charges against the former officer. But it says investigators found that Ferguson police often violated the constitutional rights of black citizens. The report says officers used excessive force against them and made arrests without probable cause.
China to increase military spending
China announced Wednesday it will increase its military spending by 10percent this year. The total would amount to $145 billion in 2015.
China has increased its military budget by ten percent or more for the last fouryears.
China has the world’s largest military, with 2.3 million members.
Mexico captures Zetas drug leader
Mexican security forces arrested the leader of the Zetas illegal drug cartel Wednesday. Omar Trevino was seized in the northern city of Monterrey, a top government official said.
His arrest came just days after the capture of Servando Gomez, leader of the Knights Templar crime group. He was the most wanted illegal drug criminal inMexico.
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Words in the News
excess – n. an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount
inhale – v. to breathe in
excessive – adj. going beyond what is usual, normal, or proper
cartel – n. a group of businesses that agree to fix prices so they all will makemore money
