0826（精制中英字幕）每日一听（NBC Nightly News ）英语学习
clan·des·tine
/klanˈdestən,ˈklandesˌtīn/
adjective
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
"she deserved better than these clandestine meetings"
read between the lines
phrase of read
look for or discover a meaning that is hidden or implied rather than explicitly stated.
"reading between the lines, I think Clare needs money"
con·tra·band
/ˈkäntrəˌband/
goods that have been imported or exported illegally.
"the police looked for drugs, guns, and other contraband"
fruits of crime
— Loot; booty; anything acquired in or by the commission of a criminal offense.
file
submit (a legal document, application, or charge) to be placed on record by the appropriate authority.
"criminal charges were filed against the firm"
sub·ter·fuge
/ˈsəbtərˌfyo͞oj/
noun
deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.
"he had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions"
special master
In the law of the United States, a special master is generally a subordinate official appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed, or in the alternative, to hear evidence on behalf of the judge and make recommendations to the judge as to the disposition of a matter.
通常是由法官任命的第三方律師
whittle
reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps.
"the short list of fifteen was whittled down to five"
viable
Biology
(of a plant, animal, or cell) capable of surviving or living successfully, especially under particular environmental conditions.
"the largest and most viable population of this endangered vetch"
“special session”
A “special session” is the convening of the Legislature by the governor to accomplish a special purpose. 1 The governor defines the purpose of the special session, and, during the special session, the Legislature may only act on legislation that is germane to the call.
Intoxicating substance
Intoxicating substance means alcohol or any other substance or product which is, or whose fumes are capable of being inhaled or otherwise used for the purpose of causing intoxication.
碘片
碘片並非輻射解毒劑，不會抵禦外來性的輻射，亦不會為放射性碘以外的任何其他放射性物質提供保護。 如發生核電站事故，碘片會分派予有機會受輻射影響人士，尤其是核電站工作人員及救援人員，用以飽和甲狀腺，防止吸收因事故釋放出來的放射性碘。 該藥物須於發生輻射事故前或事後短期內服用，長遠來說有助低甲狀腺癌風險。
sear
(of pain) be experienced as a sudden, burning sensation.
"a crushing pain seared through his chest"
cling
remain very close to.
"the fish cling to the line of the weed"
美国军队
英语：United States Armed Forces），中文通称美军，是美国的联邦武装部队，作为目前世界整体军事实力最强的军队，其规模和装备均位于世界第一。美军分为六大军种，即陆军、海军、空军，太空军，海军陆战队，以及海岸警卫队，由总统统帅全军。美国拥有世界上最庞大的核武器库，同时是世界唯一在实战中使用过核武器的国家（二战时曾于日本广岛及长崎实战应用）。美国在世界多个国家和地区部署海外驻军，总计超过23万人。目前，美国是世界上军费最多的国家，共7380亿美元（2020年）。
mem·o·ra·bil·i·a
/ˌmem(ə)rəˈbilēə/
noun
objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events.
"World Series memorabilia"
What does a nod to something mean?
a sign that someone is aware of or wants to recognize the influence or importance of something.
What does the depths of something mean?
idiom. in the middle of a difficult or unpleasant time or situation:
At the time, America was in the depths of the Depression.
siphone
draw off or transfer over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly.
"he's been siphoning money off the firm"
find
a discovery of something valuable, typically something of archaeological interest.
"he made his most spectacular finds in the Valley of the Kings"
tell·ing
/ˈteliNG/
adjective
having a striking or revealing effect; significant.
"a telling argument against this theory"
What is the meaning of it's your call?
—used to mean that someone should be the one to make a decision about something
"How should we deal with this problem?" "I don't know: it's your call."
