(单词翻译:单击)
听力文本
The Dakota Access pipeline isn't operational yet,but it's already sprung its first leak.
达科他输油管还没有运行，但它已经出现首次泄漏。
Officials say the controversial pipeline leaked about 84 gallons of crude oil at a South Dakota pump station in early April.
官员表示，四月初在南达科他州泵站，该备受争议的管道泄漏约84加仑原油。
The relatively small spill was properly cleaned up soon after it was discovered.
该相对较小的泄漏在发现后不久就被清理。
And the state's Department of Environment and Natural Resources did add some information about the leak to its online database.
国家环境和自然资源部在其在线数据库中添加了一些泄漏信息。
But the agency says it didn't issue a news release about the spill because it didn't pose a threat to public health, drinking water systems or fisheries.
但该机构表示，它并没有开展关于泄漏的新闻发布，因为它不会对公共健康，饮用水系统或渔业构成威胁。
Still, opponents of the DAPL say this incident highlights the concerns they've had all along,that the pipeline is a threat to the environment.
不过，DAPL的反对者表示，这一事件凸显他们一直在关注，管道对环境会构成威胁。
News of the leak comes just a few weeks before the pipeline is scheduled to officially be up and running. Construction on the project is complete, and it's expected to be fully operational June 1.
泄漏消息发生在管道预定正式启动和运行的前几周。该项目的建设已经完成，预计将在6月1日全面运作。
译文属可可原创，仅供学习交流使用，未经许可请勿转载。
词汇解析
1、proper
适宜的；合适的；适当的；恰当的
Two out of five people lack a proper job.
每五人中有两人没有正当的工作。
I always cook a proper evening meal.
我总是把晚餐做得很丰盛。
正确的；准确的；最合适的
The Supreme Court will ensure that the proper procedures have been followed.
最高法院将确保程序的履行合乎规范
He helped to put things in their proper place.
他帮忙把东西放置妥当。
得体的；合乎体统的；正派的
In those days it was not thought entirely proper for a woman to be on the stage.
那个时候，女性登台表演被认为不太得体。
It is right and proper to do this.
这么做很得体。
2、highlight
使突出;强调;使注意
Last year Collins wrote a moving ballad which highlighted the plight of the homeless.
去年，柯林斯写了一首动人的抒情歌曲，突出描绘了无家可归者的苦境。
Once again, the 'Free Press' prefers not to highlight these facts.
“自由新闻”组织再次故意不去突出强调这些事实。
（用荧光笔）标出;（在计算机屏幕上）突出显示
Highlight the chosen area by clicking and holding down the left mouse button.
点击并摁住鼠标左键将所选区域高亮显示。
the relevant maps with the route highlighted in yellow.
用黄色荧光笔标出路线的相关地图
视频直播
