Mar 20, 2025 Afternoon
1. Ukraine-Russia War Latest Developments / 1. 乌克兰-俄罗斯战争最新进展
- Ongoing military operations in Ukraine continue to evolve, with Ukrainians effectively employing drones in combat to protect positions and save lives.
- 乌克兰正在进行的军事行动继续发展，乌克兰人有效地使用无人机作战以保护阵地和拯救生命。
- Recent significant explosions have occurred at key Russian airbases, marking critical developments in the conflict as addressed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in speeches to the EU.
- 最近俄罗斯主要空军基地发生重大爆炸，标志着冲突的关键进展，乌克兰总统弗拉基米尔·泽连斯基在对欧盟的讲话中谈到了这一点。
- Zelensky also urged for cohesive support from European nations at a recent summit, emphasizing the importance of unity in decision-making amidst the ongoing war situation.
- 泽连斯基还在最近的一次峰会上敦促欧洲国家提供团结一致的支持，强调在持续战争局势中决策团结的重要性。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
- Ongoing (“正在进行的”): continuing; still in progress.
- Pronounciation: /ˈɑːnˌɡoʊɪŋ/: "ON-go-ing"
- Memorization tips: "On" suggests continuing, and "going" implies movement or progression. Think of something that is continuously happening.
- effectively employing (“有效地使用”): using something in a way that produces the desired result.
- Pronounciation: /ɪˈfɛktɪvli ɛmˈplɔɪɪŋ/: "ih-FEK-tiv-lee em-PLOY-ing"
- Memorization tips: "Effective" means producing a result. "Employ" means to use. Imagine using a tool that works well for its intended purpose.
- cohesive support (“团结一致的支持”): unified and consistent support.
- Pronounciation: /koʊˈhiːsɪv səˈpɔːrt/: "koh-HEE-siv suh-PORT"
- Memorization tips: "Cohesive" means sticking together. Think of "co-" meaning together, like cooperate or coexist. Imagine a group firmly supporting a single idea.
Grammar Insights
- "with Ukrainians effectively employing drones in combat"
- “with + noun + present participle” 构成独立主格结构，表示伴随状态或补充说明。
2. Tesla Owners Selling Cars Face Big Losses As Resale Prices Plunge / 2. 特斯拉车主卖车面临巨额亏损，转售价格暴跌
- Tesla resale values have seen drastic declines, with the average price of a used Tesla now around $30,000, which is about $10,000 less than non-Tesla electric vehicles.
- 特斯拉转售价格大幅下跌，二手特斯拉的平均价格目前约为 30,000 美元，比非特斯拉电动汽车低约 10,000 美元。
- Contributing factors to this decline include negative sentiment towards CEO Elon Musk, an influx of new electric vehicle models in the market, and significant listings from rental companies like Hertz, increasing the supply of used Teslas.
- 导致这一下跌的因素包括对首席执行官埃隆·马斯克的负面情绪、市场上涌入的新电动汽车车型以及赫兹等租赁公司的大量上市，增加了二手特斯拉的供应。
- Experts predict ongoing price reductions on new Tesla models will further affect the resale market, suggesting that used EV prices might already be near their lowest points.
- 专家预测，新款特斯拉车型的持续降价将进一步影响转售市场，这表明二手电动汽车价格可能已经接近最低点。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
- drastic declines (“急剧下降”): sudden and severe drops.
- Pronounciation: /ˈdræs.tɪk dɪˈklaɪnz/: "DRAS-tik di-KLINES"
- Memorization tips: "Drastic" means extreme or severe. Think of a "drastic measure" as a very serious action. Imagine a steep drop on a graph.
- influx (“涌入”): a large arrival or inflow.
- Pronounciation: /ˈɪn.flʌks/: "IN-fluks"
- Memorization tips: "In" means into, and "flux" means flow. Imagine a flood of water rushing in.
- further affect (“进一步影响”): to have an additional impact on something.
- Pronounciation: /ˈfɜːr.ðər əˈfekt/: "FUR-ther uh-FEKT"
- Memorization tips: "Further" means more or additional. Imagine adding more weight to an already heavy load.
Grammar Insights
- "Contributing factors to this decline include..."
- 这是一个倒装句，正常的语序是 "Negative sentiment towards CEO Elon Musk... are contributing factors to this decline." 使用倒装句是为了强调 "contributing factors"。