(单词翻译:单击)
听力原文
Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.
参考译文
昨天,日本政府已发动了对马来亚的进攻
昨晚,日本军队进攻了香港 。
昨晚,日本军队进攻了关岛 。
昨晚,日本军队进攻了菲律宾群岛 。
昨晚,日本人进攻了威克岛 。
今晨,日本人进攻了中途岛 。
因此,日本在整个太平洋区域采取了突然攻势 。昨天和今天的事实不言自明 。美国的人民已经形成了自己的见解,并且非常清楚这关系到我们国家的安全和生存本身 。
作为陆、海军总司令,我已指示,为了我们的防务采取一切措施 。但是,我们整个国家将永远记住这次对我们突袭的性质 。 。
词语解释
1. undertake v. 试图;着手做
We decided to get ready to undertake a limited arms supply to Israel.
我们决定做好准备向以色列提供有限的武器供应 。
2. extend v. 延长,延伸
This will extend the life of the drive.
这样会延长驱动装置的寿命 。
3. implication n. 含义;暗示
He seemed by implication to acknowledge that fact.
他似乎含蓄地承认了那事实 。
4. onslaught n. 突击,猛攻
The politician made a violent onslaught on the unions.
该政客猛烈抨击工会 。