Mar 17, 2025 Morning
1. US Deports Hundreds of Venezuelans
1. 美国驱逐数百名委内瑞拉人
- Hundreds of Venezuelans were deported by the U.S. government, disregarding a court order that barred deportations to countries in humanitarian crises.
- 美国政府驱逐了数百名委内瑞拉人，无视了禁止将人员驱逐到人道主义危机国家的法院命令。
- Advocates for Venezuelan migrants are alarmed, arguing that returning them to Venezuela could put their lives at risk due to the country's ongoing political turmoil and humanitarian crisis.
- 委内瑞拉移民的拥护者感到震惊，他们认为将这些人送回委内瑞拉可能会使他们的生命处于危险之中，因为该国持续的政治动荡和人道主义危机。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
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deport (“驱逐”): to expel (a person, especially an alien) from a country.
- Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɔːrt/: "di-PORT"
- Memorization tips: "de" (away) + "port" (carry or send) – sending someone away from a country. Think of "airport"—a place where people are transported. Deport is transporting someone *away*.
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disregard (“无视，漠视”): to ignore or pay no attention to.
- Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/: "dis-ri-GARD"
- Memorization tips: "dis" (not) + "regard" (consider or respect) – not showing respect or consideration for something. Think of it as "disrespecting" a rule or order.
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humanitarian crisis (“人道主义危机”): a situation in which a large number of people suffer from a severe lack of basic needs, such as food, water, shelter, and medical care.
- Pronunciation: /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛːriən ˈkraɪsɪs/: "hyoo-man-i-TAIR-ee-an KRY-sis"
- Memorization tips: "Humanitarian" relates to human welfare. "Crisis" means a disaster or emergency. A humanitarian crisis is a disaster affecting human well-being.
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turmoil (“动荡”): a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
- Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/: "TUR-moil"
- Memorization tips: Imagine a boiling pot of water—the water is in constant motion and agitated. Turmoil is like that—a state of agitation and unrest.
Grammar Insights
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"...disregarding a court order that barred deportations..."
- This uses a relative clause ("that barred deportations") to modify "court order." It specifies which court order is being disregarded. The relative pronoun "that" refers back to "court order."
2. Iranian General Warns of Response to US Strikes
2. 伊朗将军警告将对美国袭击作出回应
- U.S. air and naval forces recently targeted various Houthi military sites in Yemen, prompting warnings from an Iranian general about potential retaliation against U.S. strikes.
- 美国空军和海军最近袭击了也门的多个胡塞武装军事基地，促使一名伊朗将军警告说，可能会对美国的袭击进行报复。
- The strikes are viewed as part of broader U.S. aggression in the region, indicating rising tensions involving Iran-affiliated forces.
- 这些袭击被视为美国在该地区更广泛侵略的一部分，表明涉及伊朗附属势力的紧张局势正在加剧。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
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retaliation (“报复”): the action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge.
- Pronunciation: /rɪˌtæliˈeɪʃn/: "ri-tal-ee-AY-shun"
- Memorization tips: Think of "re" (back) and "tali" (similar to "talion," meaning an eye for an eye). Retaliation is striking back in revenge.
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aggression (“侵略”): hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
- Pronunciation: /əˈɡrɛʃn/: "uh-GRESH-un"
- Memorization tips: Think of "aggressive" behavior—being hostile and ready to attack. Aggression is the noun form of this.
Grammar Insights
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"...prompting warnings from an Iranian general..."
- "Prompting" is a present participle used here to show the direct result of the US strikes. The strikes prompted the warnings.
3. Trump Deports Venezuelans Despite Judge's Order
3. 特朗普无视法官命令驱逐委内瑞拉人
- Former President Trump is proceeding with the deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite a judicial ruling opposing such actions.
- 前总统特朗普继续将委内瑞拉人驱逐到萨尔瓦多，尽管有司法裁决反对这种行为。
- This controversial decision highlights the ongoing tensions between immigration policies and judicial orders within the current political landscape regarding U.S. immigration practices.
- 这一有争议的决定突显了当前政治格局下，移民政策与司法命令之间在涉及美国移民实践方面的持续紧张关系。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
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judicial ruling (“司法裁决”): a decision made by a judge or court.
- Pronunciation: /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl ˈruːlɪŋ/: "joo-DISH-ul ROO-ling"
- Memorization tips: "Judicial" relates to the legal system and judges. A "ruling" is a decision made by a judge.
Grammar Insights
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"...despite a judicial ruling opposing such actions."
- "Despite" is a preposition that indicates contrast. Trump proceeded with the deportations despite the ruling against it.