5. News-President Trump declared a national emergency

词汇

1.    emergency 紧急情况；突发事件 

2.    attempt 企图，试图

3.    combat 与……战斗

4.    effectively 有效地

5.    immediately 立即，马上

President Trump declared a national emergency    

President Trump declared a national emergency over the coronavirus, freeing up additional resources and funding as federal（联邦政府）, state and local governments attempt to combat the rapidly spreading disease.

“I am officially declaring a national emergency, two very big words,” Mr. Trump said, adding, “I’m urging every state to set up emergency operation centers effectively and immediately.”