Mar 20, 2025 Morning
1. Ukraine-Russia War Update
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia remains a focal point of international news, with significant developments occurring frequently.
乌克兰与俄罗斯之间持续的冲突仍然是国际新闻的焦点，重大进展频繁发生。
Recently, former President Donald Trump has made remarks about the situation, suggesting potential changes in U.S. policy related to Ukraine.
最近，前总统唐纳德·特朗普就局势发表了讲话，暗示美国可能改变与乌克兰相关的政策。
As the war continues, the humanitarian and geopolitical implications are profound, affecting global security and economic conditions.
随着战争的继续，人道主义和地缘政治的影响是深远的，影响着全球安全和经济状况。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
- Ongoing (“持续的”): continuing; still in progress.
- Pronounciation: /ˈɑːnˌɡoʊɪŋ/: "ON-go-ing"
- Memorization tips: "On" suggests continuing, and "going" emphasizes the continuous action. Think of something that is "on the go" and doesn't stop.
- Focal point (“焦点”): the center of interest or activity.
- Pronounciation: /ˈfoʊ.kəl pɔɪnt/: "FOH-kul point"
- Memorization tips: "Focal" relates to "focus." A focal point is where you focus your attention.
- Implications (“影响”): the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
- Pronounciation: /ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/: "im-pli-KAY-shunz"
- Memorization tips: An implication is something implied or suggested, not directly stated. Think of it as a hidden message.
- Profound (“深远的”): very great or intense; having great depth or seriousness.
- Pronounciation: /prəˈfaʊnd/: "pruh-FOUND"
- Memorization tips: Think of a "profound" thought as one that goes very deep. "Found" can remind you of a foundation, which is deep down.
Grammar Insights
- "with significant developments occurring frequently"
- “with + noun + present participle” 构成独立主格结构，表示伴随情况。
2. Tokyo Subway Gassing Anniversary
Observing the anniversary of the tragic event that occurred on March 20, 1995, where Aum Shinrikyo cult members released nerve gas in the Tokyo subway, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.
纪念1995年3月20日发生的悲惨事件，当时奥姆真理教邪教成员在东京地铁释放神经毒气，造成多人死亡和受伤。
Survivors and families are still impacted by the attack, which reshaped Japan's approach to security and emergency response.
幸存者和家属仍然受到袭击的影响，这次袭击重塑了日本的安全和应急响应方式。
The anniversary serves to remind communities of the threat posed by terrorism and emphasizes the importance of memorializing victims.
周年纪念提醒人们恐怖主义构成的威胁，并强调纪念受害者的重要性。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
- Fatalities (“死亡”): deaths resulting from an accident or disaster.
- Pronounciation: /fəˈtæl.ə.tiz/: "fuh-TAL-i-teez"
- Memorization tips: Relate it to "fatal," which means deadly. Fatalities are the results of something fatal.
- Reshaped (“重塑”): changed the shape or form of something, often significantly.
- Pronounciation: /ˌriːˈʃeɪpt/: "ree-SHAYPT"
- Memorization tips: "Re" means "again," and "shape" refers to form. Reshape means to give something a new form.
Grammar Insights
- "which reshaped Japan's approach to security and emergency response"
- “which” 引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面的“the attack”。
3. Nvidia's Quantum Day at GTC 2025
Nvidia's Quantum Day at the GTC 2025 event focuses on revolutionary advancements in quantum computing.
英伟达在 GTC 2025 活动上的量子日聚焦于量子计算的革命性进步。
CEO Jensen Huang will be discussing future applications of the technology alongside other prominent figures in the industry.
首席执行官黄仁勋将与业内其他杰出人士一起讨论该技术的未来应用。
This event is significant as it showcases the role of quantum computing in various business sectors, emphasizing innovation and technological progress.
此次活动意义重大，因为它展示了量子计算在各个商业领域的作用，强调了创新和技术进步。
Key Phrases/Vocab & Explanations
- Revolutionary (“革命性的”): involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
- Pronounciation: /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃə.ner.i/: "rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee"
- Memorization tips: Think of a revolution, which brings about a radical change.
- Prominent (“杰出的”): important; famous.
- Pronounciation: /ˈprɑː.mə.nənt/: "PROM-i-nent"
- Memorization tips: Someone prominent stands out from the crowd. Think of a "prominent" nose as one that sticks out.
Grammar Insights
- "as it showcases the role of quantum computing"
- “as” 引导原因状语从句，表示“由于”或“因为”。