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中英文本
Singapore Says Goodbye to Founding Father
新加坡向国父告别
Lee Kuan Yew, often referred to as the founding father of modern Singapore, died on March 23 at the age of 91. Singapore’s first prime minister remained in office from 1959 until 1990. He is credited with revolutionizing Singapore and transforming the third world country into a financial hub. During his time in office, Mr Lee made English the working language and promoted multiculturalism. Despite Singapore’s economic success, Mr Lee was often criticized for his tough laws and unfair punishments. He restricted the press and allowed the gap between the rich and the poor to become one of the widest in the developed world. Mourners of all ages gathered around the hospital and presidential palace to pay respects. A state funeral will be held on March 29.
李光耀，人们经常把他称之为现代新加坡国父，3月23日91岁的李光耀逝世。新加坡第一任首相在位时间是1959年至1990年。他改革了新加坡，并将一个第三世界国家变成了金融中心。在任期间，李把英语当做工作语言，并促进多文化发展。尽管新加坡取得了巨大的经济成就，但是严厉的法律法规以及不公正的惩罚措施让他遭到了批判。他限制媒体自由，还允许贫富差距，这导致新加坡的贫富差距在所有发达国家中最大。前来悼念李光耀的男女老少聚集在医院，并在总统府进行瞻仰。国葬将在3月29日举行。
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重点讲解
1.refer to 指的是
He never referred to his sisters in his letters.
他在信里从未提到过他的姊妹。
2.presidential palace 总统府
AMISOM forces protect key sites in Mogadishu including the airport, the presidential palace, and the seaport.
该特派团军队保卫着摩加迪休的关键场所，包括机场、总统府邸和海港。
3.third world country 第三世界国家
Drive through a (somewhat safe) portion of a third world country like Mexico or Costa Rica to gain perspective on what true poverty looks like.
驱车（在安全的情况下）去一些象墨西哥或者哥斯达黎加这样的第三世界国家获取对真正贫穷的认知。
4.founding father 开国元勋
As prominent a founding father as James Madison maintained: "A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives.
其中著名的如开国制宪者詹姆斯•麦迪逊所说：“想要自我治理的人们必须用知识的力量武装自己。
