日常英语---200130（Basketball fans around the world are mourning the death of American superstar Kobe Bryant.）
一、总结
一句话总结：
are mourning the death of
世界各地的篮球迷都在哀悼美国巨星科比·布莱恩特的离世。
1、Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. He was 41 years old.？
helicopter 英 /ˈhelɪkɒptə(r)/ n. [航] 直升飞机
in a helicopter crash
科比于周日在加州的一起直升机坠机事故中死亡，同机的还有科比13岁的女儿吉安娜等8人。科比享年41岁。
2、He was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.？
generation 英 /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/ n. 一代；产生；一代人；生殖
his generation during his 20-year career
在许多人眼中，科比是同时代最伟大的篮球球员之一，也就是科比20岁在湖人队的时候。
3、The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions outside Los Angeles.？
The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others
foggy 英 /ˈfɒɡi/ adj. 有雾的；模糊的，朦胧的
crashed into a hilly area
hilly 英 /ˈhɪli/ adj. 丘陵的；陡的；多小山的；多坡的
承载科比等人的直升机在山区坠机，当时他们所在的洛杉矶外是大雾的天气。
4、Bryant lived south of Los Angeles and often used helicopters to travel around the area to save time and avoid Southern California traffic.？
to save time
avoid Southern California traffic
traffic 英 /ˈtræfɪk/ n. 交通；运输；贸易；[通信] 通信量 vt. 用…作交换；在…通行 vi. 交易，买卖
科比住在洛杉矶南部，经常通过直升机来周游该地区以节省时间并避免加州南部的堵塞交通。
5、The cause of the crash is under investigation. It took place about 32 kilometers from Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy, a basketball training center in Newbury Park, California.？
The cause of the crash
is under investigation
It took place about 32 kilometers from
坠机原因还在调查中。坠机地点距离科比曼巴体育学院大概32公里，曼巴体育学院是加州纽伯里公园的一家篮球培训中心。
6、Bryant was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition on Sunday with his daughter. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, had four daughters.？
a youth basketball competition
was on his way to
youth 英 /juːθ/ n. 青年；青春；年轻；青少年时期
科比和女儿正在参加周日一场青少年篮球比赛的路上。科比和妻子瓦妮莎育有4女。
7、When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Bryant was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,643 points.？
with 33,643 points
was the third-leading scorer
2016年，科比从NBA退役，那时候科比以33643的分数位列NBA历史第三的位置。
8、He is widely expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.？
is widely expected to be elected to
外界广泛期望科比能入选今年奈史密斯篮球名人纪念堂。
9、The basketball world and the Los Angeles community reacted to Bryant's death with an outpouring of sadness, disbelief and support.？
reacted to Bryant's death with
outpouring 英 /ˈaʊtpɔːrɪŋ/ n. 流露；流出；倾泄 v. 使流出（outpour的ing形式）
篮球界和洛杉矶社群对科比的死讯反应极度悲伤、难以置信，也提供了力所能及的支持。
10、In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Bryant was one of the greatest stars in the game. But he added, He will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.？
commissioner 英 /kəˈmɪʃənə(r)/ n. 理事；委员；行政长官；总裁
be remembered most for inspiring people
inspire 英 /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/ vt. 激发；鼓舞；启示；产生；使生灵感
to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.
在一份声明中，NBA总裁肖华表示，科比是篮球比赛里最伟大的球星之一。
不过，肖华补充表示，他最为人铭记的当属他激励世界各地的许多人拿起篮球，竭尽全力地比赛。
二、Basketball fans around the world are mourning the death of American superstar Kobe Bryant.
转自：http://www.kekenet.com/broadcast/202001/604104.shtml
Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people. He was 41 years old.
Bryant was an 18-time All-Star player. He won five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He was widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The helicopter carrying Bryant and the others crashed into a hilly area in foggy conditions outside Los Angeles. Bryant lived south of Los Angeles and often used helicopters to travel around the area to save time and avoid Southern California traffic.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. It took place about 32 kilometers from Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy, a basketball training center in Newbury Park, California. Bryant was on his way to attend a youth basketball competition on Sunday with his daughter. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, had four daughters.
When he retired from the NBA in 2016, Bryant was the third-leading scorer in NBA history with 33,643 points. He is widely expected to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
The basketball world and the Los Angeles community reacted to Bryant's death with an outpouring of sadness, disbelief and support.
In a statement, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Bryant was one of the greatest stars in the game. But he added, He will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability.
On Twitter, U.S. President Donald Trump noted the terrible news. He called Bryant one