双语有声阅读:The Language of Uncertainty 模糊语言

Uncertainty spreads through our lives so thoroughly that it dominates our language. Our everyday speech is made up in large part of words like probably, many, soon, great, little. What do these words mean? Atomic war, declared a recent editorial in t

VOA常速英语2007-Uncertainty Haunts Refugees as Ethiopia-Eritrea

By Peter Heinlein Shimelba Refugee Camp, Northern Ethiopia 31 October 2007 Rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have led to an increasing flow of refugees across their common frontier. A border war between the Horn of Africa neighbors from 19

2007年VOA标准英语-Despite Modest Gains, Uncertainty Remains on Wa

By Mil Arcega Washington 21 August 2007 The Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a modest gain of 42 points Monday after fluctuating between gains and losses at the start of the trading week. Despite rallying Friday after the U.S. Federal Reserve ann

VOA标准英语2011--Uncertainty Lingers Over Bahrain Economy

Uncertainty Lingers Over Bahrain Economy Fragile stability appears to be returning to Bahrain following anti-government protests that recently brought the Persian Gulf kingdom to a standstill. However, analysts say economic uncertainty is likely to l

VOA标准英语2013--New Director of Johnson Space Center Faces Cutbacks, Uncertainty

New Director of Johnson Space Center Faces Cutbacks, Uncertainty When the U.S. space shuttle was still flying, the Johnson Space Center in Houston was a busy place. But now, all the shuttles are in museums and the Johnson Space Center has laid off hu

美国国家公共电台 NPR Uncertainty Over Health Care Law's Future Hobbles Entrepreneurs

SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Right now, the Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land. It gave some Americans the comfort to start their own businesses because they didn't have to worry about keeping a job just for the health insurance. But this week's

美国国家公共电台 NPR Trump's Promises Of Deportations Create Uncertainty For N.J. Family

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Donald Trump has taken aim at the intelligence community. He's also targeted immigrants. Protesters are going to converge on Washington D.C. this weekend for a rally about immigrants' rights. Trump has pledged to deport millions

美国国家公共电台 NPR Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?

GUY RAZ, HOST: On the show today, the Spirit of Inquiry, why the question is often more important than the answer and what happens when one question leads to another? KEVIN JONES: That's how every medical interview that I have with a patient begins -

VOA常速英语2007年-Post-Coup Elections Bring More Uncertainty to T

By Luis Ramirez Bangkok 24 December 2007 Supporters of Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra say they have enough support to form a coalition government, one day after winning a majority of seats in the country's new parliament. The ele

VOA常速英语2007年-Zimbabwe Ends Year With Uncertainty Over 2008 E

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 20 December 2007 Zimbabwe ended 2007 with uncertainty looming over national elections scheduled for next year. Negotiations aimed at holding a free and fair vote had made progress, but remained deadlocked over key points. S

2007年VOA标准英语-Uncertainty About Kosovo's Future Leaves Somber

By Barry Wood Mitrovica, Kosovo 10 August 2007 Mitrovica is the second largest city in Kosovo and the only place in the mostly ethnically Albanian province where minority Serbs comprise a sizeable urban presence. VOA's Barry Wood visited Mitrovica, a

2007年VOA标准英语-Political Uncertainty, Policy Changes Unnerve I

By Ron Corben Bangkok 16 January 2007 Thai worker stands next to a sign calling for increased minimum wage in Thailand (File photo) Political and policy uncertainties cloud the economic outlook for Thailand this year. As Ron Corben reports from Bangk

VOA常速英语2008年-Uncertainty About Zimbabwe Election Grows

By Peta Thornycroft Harare 18 February 2008 There is growing uncertainty in Zimbabwe as politicians and analysts realize that President Robert Mugabe is likely to face a run off after the March 29 elections. For VOA, Peta Thornycroft in Harare report

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Chief Says Darfur Remains his Highest Priori

By Sonja Pace London 11 July 2007 United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says stopping the killing and finding a political solution in the Darfur region of Sudan remain his highest priorities. VOA's Sonja Pace reports from London, the U.N. chie

VOA标准英语2008年-Instability, Uncertainty, Fuel Pakistan, Afghan

Suicide bombings have risen sharply in Pakistan and Afghanistan in the past year, even in the capital cities. Embassies, hotels, military convoys, and markets have been among the targets of attacks. As VOA Correspondent Gary Thomas reports, lacklust

VOA标准英语10月-Obama, McCain Clash on Foreign Security Prioritie

Republican Senator John McCain and Democratic Senator Barack Obama clashed about foreign policy and security priorities during their second presidential debate. From Nashville, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the candidates sought to challenge each other

VOA标准英语2008年-Israel to Replace Olmert as Uncertainty Grows O

Members of Israel's ruling, centrist Kadima party will head to the polls Wednesday to pick a new leader to replace Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. VOA's Luis Ramirez reports from Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who is under investigation

VOA标准英语2010年-Ukraine Vote Begins With Uncertainty A

Two men leave a booth at a polling station in Kiev, Ukraine, 7 Feb 2010. Ukrainians voted Sunday in a runoff election between two bitterly opposed presidential candidates, a vote that some observers predict could be settled in the courts.(AP Photo/Ef

VOA常速英语2007年-Bush, Democrats Trade Accusations Over Prioriti

By Dan Robinson Washington 01 November 2007 Democrats and President Bush continue to trade accusations over national spending priorities. The president again threatened to veto key appropriations measures, while the Democratic House speaker accused t

美国国家公共电台 NPR For One Ohio Town, Trump's Trade Policies Bring Uncertainty And Hope

For One Ohio Town, Trump's Trade Policies Bring Uncertainty And Hope STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: This story takes us to the shores of Lake Erie - to Ashtabula, Ohio, a port city with access to Canada and beyond through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence S