2016.6.28

news from BBC

Ikea recalls Malm drawers in North America after child deaths

Ikea(宜家) is to recall 27 million Malm chests of drawers in North America after the deaths of three children in the United States.

1.　　Since 2014, three children have been killed after being crushed by drawers toppling over on top of them.

　　　crush　　

to press something so hard that it breaks or is damaged

to press something in order to break it into very small pieces or into a powder

　　　drawer　【drɔ:(r)】　抽屉

　　　topple　【ˈtɒpl】　

to become unsteady and then fall over, or to make something do this

Brexit vote: Bitter exchanges as EU parliament debates Brexit

The European parliament's first debate on the UK's vote to leave has been marked by bitter exchanges.

　　　bitter　【ˈbɪtə(r)】　苦的，尖锐的，怀恨的

1.　　Mr Juncker said the will of the British people must be respected, prompting shouting and clapping from Mr Farage.

　　　clap　【klæp】　拍手，鼓掌　

2.　　"You were fighting for the exit, the British people voted in favour of the exit - why are you here?" Mr Juncker responded, to applause from others in parliament.

　　　applause　【əˈplɔ:z】　掌声，喝彩

3.　　This was a stormy and deeply emotional debate, with accusations and counter-accusations of lying.

　　　accusation　【ˌækjuˈzeɪʃn】　指责，控告

4.　　But there was also a strong sense of defiance, as well as concern for the future. There were calls for unity, for reform, and the need to connect to Europe's citizens.

　　　defiance　【dɪˈfaɪəns】　藐视，反抗

5.　　MP　Member of Parliament