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Amateur video captured the moment a crane collapsed at the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. A loud bang can be heard followed by frantic movement among the crowds of worshippers at the site.
在麦加穆斯林圣地大清真寺，业余视频拍摄到一起重机倒塌的瞬间。砰的一声巨响后，现场做礼拜的人群疯狂蹿动。
At least 107 people have died and 238 people were wounded, according to Saudi authorities. It comes days before the annual hajj pilgrimage which sees millions of Muslims converge on Mecca.
据沙特当局称，至少有107人死亡，238人受伤。事件发生在麦加一年一度的朝圣节前几天，有数以百万计的穆斯林聚集于此。
The civil defence authority said strong winds and heavy rains had caused the crane to topple over. Last year, Saudi Arabia began a major expansion of the holy site in order to accomodate 2.2 million people at a time.
民防局称，强风和暴雨是导致起重机倒塌的原因。去年，沙特阿拉伯开始对该圣地进行大规模扩展，以达到每次容纳二百二十万人。
With such vast numbers visiting, Saudi authorities have invested heavily in improving safety and transport systems in order to prevent disasters.
随着大量人口的到来，沙特当局已投入巨资改善安全和运输系统，以防止灾害的发生。
A full investigation is now underway to assess the damage as well as the safety of the sites.
目前正在进行全面的调查，评估造成的损害以及该地的安全性。
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词汇解析
1、collapse
倒塌;塌下
A section of the Bay Bridge had collapsed.
海湾大桥有一段垮塌了。
The roof collapsed in a roar of rock and rubble.
屋顶轰隆一声塌了下来，碎石瓦砾落了一地。
(体系或机构)崩溃，瓦解，突然失败
His business empire collapsed under a massive burden of debt.
他的商业帝国无力承担沉重的债务负担而垮掉了。
This system has collapsed in most countries where it ruled.
这一体系在其占统治地位的大多数国家都失败了。
(因生病或虚弱)突然倒下，昏倒
He collapsed following a vigorous exercise session at his home.
在家剧烈运动了一阵后他突然昏倒了。
It's commonplace to see people collapsing from hunger in the streets.
在街上看见有人饿晕是很平常的事。
萎陷;内陷;瘪掉
He plunged 300ft to the ground when his parachute collapsed.
降落伞突然瘪了，他从300英尺的高空跌落到地面。
He was rushed to hospital last week after suffering a collapsed lung.
上星期，他因出现肺萎陷而被火速送进医院。
2、topple
(使)摇摇欲坠;(使)不稳而倒下
He just released his hold and toppled slowly backwards.
他刚一松开手就缓缓向后倒下。
Winds and rain toppled trees and electricity lines.
狂风暴雨刮倒了树木，打落了电线。
推翻;颠覆
the revolution which toppled the regime.
推翻该政权的革命
3、invest
投资
They intend to invest directly in shares.
他们打算直接投资股票。
He invested all our profits in gold shares.
他把我们所有的收益都投资在黄金股上了。
出资;资助
the British government's failure to invest in an integrated transport system.
英国政府未能给综合交通系统的建设投入资金
the European Investment Bank, which invested ￡100 million in Canary Wharf.
向卡纳里码头投资了1亿英镑的欧洲投资银行
购买;买进
The company invested thousands in an electronic order-control system.
公司耗资数千购买了一套电子订单管理系统。
The easiest way to make ice cream yourself is to invest in an ice cream machine.
自己制作冰激凌的最简单的办法就是买一台冰激凌机。
赋予，使具有(某种特征)
The buildings are invested with a nation's history.
这些建筑承载着一个国家的历史。
A tsar was a living icon, invested with deep historical and religious significance.
沙皇曾是活着的圣像,具有深远的历史和宗教意义。
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