巴西民众举行反腐败游行

时间：2015-04-14 07:28:21

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More than one million people joined demonstrations1 against government corruption2 in over 200 cities across Brazil on April 12.

4月12日全巴西200多个城市有100多万人参加了反政府腐败的游行示威活动。
Photo shows people take part in a protest against government corruption in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Apr. 12, 2015.
Photo shows people take part in a protest against government corruption in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Apr. 12, 2015.
 
Demonstrators say they are disillusioned3 with the ongoing4 economic recession in the country. 
 
They are also demanding a full investigation5 into alleged6 bribery7 at the state-owned oil firm Petrobas. 
 
Other protestors are speaking out against increases in fuel and energy taxes, while at the same time calling for more government investment in infrastructure8. 
 
"We came to protest against the corruption of the state firm Petrobas. They are cornering our government and state-owned companies at a dead end, they are cornering our country at a dead end, and they are cornering our economy and the dignity of the people at a dead end." 
 
"The problem does not lie in President Rousseff, but that corruption makes us unable to trust the government any more. This is the biggest loss."
 
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff denies involvement in the Petrobas bribery and has been exonerated9 in an investigation by the country's attorney general. 
 
The Brazilian economy has suffered from growth stagnation10, currency depreciation11 and a host of other problems since last year. 
 
This is the second national protest in Brazil this year. 
 
A turnout of 1.5 million people was seen in protests just last month.

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1 demonstrations 0922be6a2a3be4bdbebd28c620ab8f2d     
证明( demonstration的名词复数 )； 表明； 表达； 游行示威
参考例句：
  • Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。
  • The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。
2 corruption TzCxn     
n.腐败，堕落，贪污
参考例句：
  • The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
  • The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。
3 disillusioned Qufz7J     
a.不再抱幻想的，大失所望的，幻想破灭的
参考例句：
  • I soon became disillusioned with the job. 我不久便对这个工作不再抱幻想了。
  • Many people who are disillusioned in reality assimilate life to a dream. 许多对现实失望的人把人生比作一场梦。
4 ongoing 6RvzT     
adj.进行中的，前进的
参考例句：
  • The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
  • The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。
5 investigation MRKzq     
n.调查，调查研究
参考例句：
  • In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
  • He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
6 alleged gzaz3i     
a.被指控的，嫌疑的
参考例句：
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
7 bribery Lxdz7Z     
n.贿络行为，行贿，受贿
参考例句：
  • FBI found out that the senator committed bribery.美国联邦调查局查明这个参议员有受贿行为。
  • He was charged with bribery.他被指控受贿。
8 infrastructure UbBz5     
n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施
参考例句：
  • We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
  • We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。
9 exonerated a20181989844e1ecc905ba688f235077     
v.使免罪，免除( exonerate的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
  • The police report exonerated Lewis from all charges of corruption. 警方的报告免除了对刘易斯贪污的所有指控。
  • An investigation exonerated the school from any blame. 一项调查证明该学校没有任何过失。 来自辞典例句
10 stagnation suVwt     
n. 停滞
参考例句：
  • Poor economic policies led to a long period of stagnation and decline. 糟糕的经济政策道致了长时间的经济萧条和下滑。
  • Motion is absolute while stagnation is relative. 运动是绝对的，而静止是相对的。
11 depreciation YuTzql     
n.价值低落，贬值，蔑视，贬低
参考例句：
  • She can't bear the depreciation of the enemy.她受不了敌人的蹂躏。
  • They wrote off 500 for depreciation of machinery.他们注销了500镑作为机器折旧费。

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