In Myanmar, crowds gather near jails to see if family members or friends were among 3,000 prisoners freed as part of a traditional New Year's holiday amnesty by the military government. 在缅甸，作为军政府传统新年假期大赦的一部分，人群聚集在监狱附近，看看家人或朋友是否属于军政府释放的 3,000 名囚犯之列。 In Iran, President Ebrahim Raisi speaks at a military parade, warning Israel that any invasion would be met with a massive and harsh answer. 在伊朗， 总统易卜拉欣·莱西（Ebrahim Raisi）在阅兵式上发表讲话，警告以色列， 任何入侵都将遭到大规模而严厉的回击。 In Rome, students protesting a university's ties to Israel clash with police, resulting in some injuries and two arrests. 在罗马， 抗议一所大学与以色列关系的学生与警察发生冲突，造成一些人受伤， 两人被捕。 And Ukrainian officials say three Russian missiles hit the city of Chernihiv, killing at least 11 people. 乌克兰官员称， 三枚俄罗斯导弹袭击了切尔尼戈夫市，造成至少 11 人死亡。 New Words and Expressions 生词和短语 Myanmar noun UK /ˈmjæn.mɑːr/ the official name of Burma , a country in Southeast Asia 缅甸（东南亚国家） jail noun [ C or U ] /dʒeɪl/ a place where criminals are kept to punish them for their crimes, or where people accused of crimes are kept while waiting for their trials 监狱; 看守所 the country's overcrowded jails该国过于拥挤的监狱 a 13-year jail sentence/term 被判13年监禁 The financier was released from jail last week.那个金融家上周被释放了。 They spent ten years in jail for fraud.他们因欺诈罪入狱10年。 They don't throw anyone in jail for parking illegally, but they will tow your car and charge you a fine. 他们不会因为违章停车而判人入狱，可是会拖走你的车还会罚款。 prisoner noun [ C ] UK /ˈprɪz.ən.ər/ a person who is kept in prison as a punishment 犯人，囚犯 Prisoners climbed onto the prison roof to protest the conditions inside the prison. 犯人们爬上监狱屋顶对监狱里的条件表示抗议。 amnesty noun UK /ˈæm.nə.sti/ a decision by a government that allows political prisoners to go free （对政治犯的）赦免，大赦 Most political prisoners were freed under the terms of the amnesty.大多数政治犯按照大赦的条款获得了自由。 [ C usually singular ] a fixed period of time during which people are not punished for committing a particular crime 赦免期 People who hand in illegal weapons will not be prosecuted during the amnesty. 在赦免期内交出非法枪支的人将不会受到起诉。 The government refused to declare an amnesty for people who had not paid the disputed tax. 对于那些未缴纳有争议的税款者，政府拒绝给予宽限。 military adjective UK /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i/ relating to or belonging to the armed forces 军事的;军用的 foreign military intervention外国军事干涉 military targets/forces 军事目标／力量 military uniform 军装 parade noun [ C ] UK /pəˈreɪd/ a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of something （庆祝）游行 a victory parade 胜利游行 a series of people or things that appear one after the other 一队人；一系列事物 For three hours a committee of state senators listened to a parade of local residents giving their opinions. 整整3个小时，州参议员组成的委员会听取了一批又一批当地居民发表自己的看法。 invasion noun [ C or U ] UK /ɪnˈveɪ.ʒən/ an occasion when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country 入侵，侵略 They were planning to mount an invasion of the north of the country. 他们正计划发动对该国北部的侵略。 C2 an occasion when a large number of people or things come to a place in an annoying and unwanted way（通常为了谋财或搞破坏而不受欢迎地）涌入，蜂拥而入 the annual invasion of foreign tourists 每年外国游客的涌入 massive adjective UK /ˈmæs.ɪv/ very large in size, amount, or number 巨大的；大量的 They have a massive house.他们有一座很大的房子。 She died after taking a massive overdose of drugs.她在吸食过量毒品后死亡。 If the drought continues, deaths will occur on a massive scale.如果旱情持续，将有大批人死亡。 harsh adjective UK /hɑːʃ/ unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary 令人不快的;严酷的;（无端地）严厉的 harsh criticism 严厉的批评 The children had had a harsh upbringing.孩子们的家教很严。 We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.我们认为对这样的小错，这种惩罚太严酷了。 "There is no alternative," she said in a harsh voice.“没有选择的余地。”她用生硬的口气说道。 He said some harsh words (= spoke unkindly) about his brother. 他说了他兄弟一些难听的话。 protest noun UK /ˈprəʊ.test/ a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition 抗议; 反对 Protests have been made/registered by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes.许多将因拟议的改变而受影响的人举行了抗议活动。 A formal protest was made by the German team about their disqualification from the relay final.德国队对他们被取消接力赛决赛资格一事提出了正式抗议。 Conservation groups have united in protest against the planned new road. 自然环境保护组织联合抗议计划建造的新公路。 tie verb UK /taɪ/ to fasten together two ends of a piece of string or other long, thin material, or to (cause to) hold together with a long, thin piece of string, material, etc. 打结；系，缚，捆，扎 Could you tie this piece of string for me? 你能帮我把这个绳子打个结吗？ This skirt ties at the waist. 这条连衣裙是在腰间系带的。 She tied the ribbon tightly in a bow/knot. 她把丝带打成一个紧紧的蝴蝶结。 I tie my hair back when it's hot. 天热时我就把头发系在脑后。 Tie (up) your shoelaces, or you'll trip over them. 把鞋带系好，不然会摔跤的。 verb (RELATE)[ T ] to relate to or connect to 与…相关 Is the allergy tied to dairy products, for example? 比如说，过敏症与奶制品有关系吗？ Can you tie his behaviour up with anything that's happened recently? 你认为他的行为与最近发生的什么事有关联吗？ The Republicans are trying to tie the funding up with this bill.共和党试图把资金与这项法案联系起来。 clash verb UK /klæʃ/ clash verb (FIGHT)to fight or argue 打斗，打架;发生冲突;争论，争辩 Students clashed with police after demonstrations at five universities. 学生们在5所大学示威之后与警察发生了冲突。 The government and the opposition parties have clashed over the cuts in defence spending. 政府与反对党派在削减国防开支的问题上发生了激烈的争执。 If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different from each other. （两种意见、声明或品质）有分歧，不相容，相抵触 This latest statement from the White House clashes with important aspects of US foreign policy. 白宫的最新声明与美国外交政策的重要方面相抵触。 missile noun [ C ] UK /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ a flying weapon that has its own engine so that it can travel a long distance before exploding at the place that it has been aimed at 导弹 a missile launcher 导弹发射器 Missile attacks on the capital resumed at dawn.对首都的导弹袭击在黎明又重新开始了。 formal any object that is thrown with the intention of causing injury or damage 投掷物 Stones, bottles, and other missiles were thrown at the police. 石块、瓶子和其他的投掷物纷纷扔向警察。