(单词翻译:单击)
听力文本
Say Bye to Shamu and Friends!
美国海洋世界主题公园终止杀人鲸表演
SeaWorld has decided to end its orca-breeding program following years of criticism about how the animals are kept in captivity.
因多年来饱受“圈养动物”的争议,美国海洋世界主题公园决定终止虎鲸的表演节目。

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the company, which operates a number of amusement parks around the country,
据好莱坞记者报道,周四,这个在美国有多家海洋公园的公司宣布:
announced Thursday that the change would go into effect immediately, and that it had partnered with the Humane Society of the United States.
该决定将立刻实施,并且是与美国动物保护协会联合执行这一决定。
The company said it would also expand its previously announced "new orca experience" planned for San Diego next year to some of its other locations.
该公司还表示,待明年圣地亚哥的虎鲸表演最终落幕后,会开发利用这些空间为游客带来全新的“虎鲸接触之体验”。
词语解释
1.keep in 隐瞒;隐藏
例句:Will the fire keep in until we get back?
这火能烧到我们回来吗?
2.according to 根据
例句:They do everything according to Hoyle.
他们一切都按照规定办理。
3.a number of ...的数量
例句:He jobbed out the contract to a number of small outfits.
他把承包工程分包给许多小单位。
4.go into effect 生效;实施
例句:The Cease-fire, afterall, was not scheduled to go into effect until several hours later.
照规定,停火还得几小时后才能生效。
