VOA慢速英語(yǔ)：南卡羅來(lái)納州移除聯(lián)邦旗幟
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An honor guard from the South Carolina Highway Patrol has removed theConfederate battle flag from the state Capitol grounds. The flag will be moved to a museum after 50 years at the state house.
來(lái)自南卡萊羅納州的高速護(hù)衛(wèi)巡邏隊(duì)的隊(duì)伍降下國(guó)會(huì)山前內(nèi)戰(zhàn)時(shí)期的聯(lián)邦旗幟。在國(guó)會(huì)建筑前飄揚(yáng)了近50年后，這面旗幟將被放進(jìn)博物館。
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| The Confederate battle flag is permanently removed from the South Carolina statehouse grounds during a ceremony in Columbia, South Carolina July, 10, 2015. |
The move comes three weeks after nine African Americans were murdered in their church in Charleston, South Carolina. Photos show the alleged killer carrying the Confederate battle flag.
九名非裔美國(guó)人在南卡羅來(lái)納州的查爾斯頓教堂中被殺后，才決定降下此面旗幟。照片顯示，承認(rèn)罪行的謀殺者扛著一面聯(lián)邦旗幟。
After the killings, activists renewed a long campaign to remove official public displays of the battle flag.
殺人事件發(fā)生之后，積極分子展開運(yùn)動(dòng)要求移除政府公共建筑前飄揚(yáng)的聯(lián)邦旗幟。
A powerful symbol … but of what?
Flag opponents say the flag is a symbol of white supremacy and racial oppression. Southern soldiers used the flag during the U.S. Civil War of the 1860s, when they fought to keep slavery of African Americans legal in their states.
反對(duì)此面旗幟的人說(shuō)這面旗幟是白人優(yōu)于黑人的象征，是種族壓迫的表現(xiàn)。南部士兵在十九世紀(jì)六十年代的美國(guó)內(nèi)戰(zhàn)支持南方各州奴隸制合法時(shí)就用的這面旗幟。
One hundred years after the South lost the war, officials raised the battle flag over the South Carolina state house. Flag opponents point out the flag remained on the Capitol grounds long after the anniversary of the war. They say the flag became a way to reject the 1960s Civil Rights movement to achieve racial equality.
南方被打敗后一百年后，官員在南卡羅來(lái)納州政府前又重新升起了這面旗幟。反對(duì)者表示該旗幟在紀(jì)念戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng)爆發(fā)時(shí)就一直矗立在國(guó)會(huì)山。該旗幟變成了阻止二十世紀(jì)六十年代民權(quán)運(yùn)動(dòng)實(shí)現(xiàn)種族平等的一種方式。
Jonathan Blanks is with the CATO Institute. He says many people view the flag as a symbol of racial oppression.
約納遜·布蘭克斯是加圖研究所的成員。他表示，許多人將聯(lián)邦旗幟視為民族壓迫的象征。
“Because every time that the flag has come up, it has been used – and it has been – to assert this sort of racial superiority of whites against blacks, to stop, to end their civil rights.”
“因?yàn)槊看芜@面旗幟出現(xiàn)時(shí)，使用時(shí)就會(huì)肯定白人比黑人更加優(yōu)越的斷定，阻止了他們實(shí)現(xiàn)民權(quán)的道路。”
Flag supporters say the flag is a symbol of the South’s history. Lee Bright, a Republican state senator, says flying the flag in front of the state house honors the soldiers who fought for South Carolina’s independence in the Civil War.
支持者稱這面旗幟是南方歷史的標(biāo)志，李·布萊特——一位共和黨參議員稱在國(guó)會(huì)前矗立這面旗幟是為了紀(jì)念在內(nèi)戰(zhàn)中為南卡羅來(lái)納州獨(dú)立而戰(zhàn)的士兵們。
“And removing this flag from out front is not going to do anything to change this nation. All we’re going to do is we’re going to disrespect these 20-plus-thousand men, black and white, that fought to defend your state.”
移除這面旗幟并不會(huì)改變這個(gè)民族，只是沒(méi)有尊重這些無(wú)論是黑人還是白人，為自己家園而戰(zhàn)的兩千多名士兵。
Some supporters add that the flag is also a fun way to celebrate Southern culture. They point to the popular 1970s and 80s television show called the “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The show features a sports car with the Confederate battle flag painted on top. The car is called the General Lee, after a Southern commander in the Civil War.
一些支持者補(bǔ)充道，這面旗幟同時(shí)也是慶祝南方文化的一種有趣的方式。他們指出在二十世紀(jì)七十年代和八十年代風(fēng)靡一時(shí)的電視節(jié)目——《赫薩特公爵》。這部電視節(jié)目描述了一輛畫有聯(lián)邦旗幟的賽車。這輛車也叫“李將軍”——內(nèi)戰(zhàn)時(shí)南方一名司令官。
Lawmakers debate
On Wednesday night and Thursday morning, South Carolina members of the House of Representatives debated over the meaning and future of the battle flag. After more than 13 hours, they approved a measure to remove the flag from state house grounds.
周三晚上和周四上午，南卡萊羅納州議會(huì)的會(huì)員們圍繞著旗幟的意義和將來(lái)展開激烈辯論。在13多個(gè)小時(shí)的爭(zhēng)論過(guò)后，他們同意移除國(guó)會(huì)山的旗幟。
Governor Nikki Haley, who supported the measure, used nine pens to sign the bill. Then she gave a pen to each of the families of the nine church shooting victims.
州長(zhǎng)哈雷支持該項(xiàng)舉措，在法案上簽署了九次名。然后她把這九支筆分別送給了九名受害人家屬。
The flag comes down
On Friday morning, a racially diverse crowd of hundreds gathered on the Capitol grounds. They cheered and chanted, "USA, USA."
周五上午，不同民族的百余人集中在國(guó)會(huì)山，他們歡呼道，“美國(guó)”“美國(guó)”
In a short ceremony, members of an official honor guard lowered the flag and rolled it tightly. Governor Nikki Haley said the flag will be put in its rightfulplace in a museum.
在短暫的慶祝儀式上，政府護(hù)衛(wèi)隊(duì)的成員換換降下旗幟。哈雷州長(zhǎng)稱旗幟將會(huì)安放在博物館。
General Lee retires
Other groups are also taking steps to remove the Confederate battle flag from the public eye. Some retailers -- including Walmart, Amazon and Sears – say they will no longer sell products with images of the Confederate flag.
其它組織也通過(guò)私人渠道為移除聯(lián)邦旗幟努力。一些零售商店——包括沃爾瑪，亞馬遜和西爾斯百貨稱他們將不會(huì)出售帶有聯(lián)邦旗幟標(biāo)志的商品。
And the Dukes of Hazzard car? U.S. golfer Bubba Watson bought the General Lee several years ago. He says he will paint over its Confederate battle flag roof with an American flag.
赫薩特公爵的車將會(huì)怎么樣呢？美國(guó)一位高爾夫選手布巴·沃森幾年前購(gòu)買了李將軍賽車。他表示他將用美國(guó)國(guó)旗掩蓋聯(lián)邦旗幟。
And that’s In the News. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly.
Kelly Jean Kelly adapted this story from VOA reports. Hai Do was the editor.
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Words in This Story
Confederate– n. Of or relating to the Confederacy of the American Civil War
renewed– v. began again with more force or enthusiasm
diverse– adj. made up of people who are different from each other
rightful – adj. proper or appropriate
retailers– n. a business that sells things directly to customers
From VOA Learning English, this is In the News.
An honor guard from the South Carolina Highway Patrol has removed theConfederate battle flag from the state Capitol grounds. The flag will be moved to a museum after 50 years at the state house.
The move comes three weeks after nine African Americans were murdered in their church in Charleston, South Carolina. Photos show the alleged killer carrying the Confederate battle flag.
After the killings, activists renewed a long campaign to remove official public displays of the battle flag.
A powerful symbol … but of what?
Flag opponents say the flag is a symbol of white supremacy and racial oppression. Southern soldiers used the flag during the U.S. Civil War of the 1860s, when they fought to keep slavery of African Americans legal in their states.
One hundred years after the South lost the war, officials raised the battle flag over the South Carolina state house. Flag opponents point out the flag remained on the Capitol grounds long after the anniversary of the war. They say the flag became a way to reject the 1960s Civil Rights movement to achieve racial equality.
Jonathan Blanks is with the CATO Institute. He says many people view the flag as a symbol of racial oppression.
“Because every time that the flag has come up, it has been used – and it has been – to assert this sort of racial superiority of whites against blacks, to stop, to end their civil rights.”
Flag supporters say the flag is a symbol of the South’s history. Lee Bright, a Republican state senator, says flying the flag in front of the state house honors the soldiers who fought for South Carolina’s independence in the Civil War.
“And removing this flag from out front is not going to do anything to change this nation. All we’re going to do is we’re going to disrespect these 20-plus-thousand men, black and white, that fought to defend your state.”
Some supporters add that the flag is also a fun way to celebrate Southern culture. They point to the popular 1970s and 80s television show called the “The Dukes of Hazzard.” The show features a sports car with the Confederate battle flag painted on top. The car is called the General Lee, after a Southern commander in the Civil War.
Lawmakers debate
On Wednesday night and Thursday morning, South Carolina members of the House of Representatives debated over the meaning and future of the battle flag. After more than 13 hours, they approved a measure to remove the flag from state house grounds.
Governor Nikki Haley, who supported the measure, used nine pens to sign the bill. Then she gave a pen to each of the families of the nine church shooting victims.
The flag comes down
On Friday morning, a racially diverse crowd of hundreds gathered on the Capitol grounds. They cheered and chanted, "USA, USA."
In a short ceremony, members of an official honor guard lowered the flag and rolled it tightly. Governor Nikki Haley said the flag will be put in its rightfulplace in a museum.
General Lee retires
Other groups are also taking steps to remove the Confederate battle flag from the public eye. Some retailers -- including Walmart, Amazon and Sears – say they will no longer sell products with images of the Confederate flag.
And the Dukes of Hazzard car? U.S. golfer Bubba Watson bought the General Lee several years ago. He says he will paint over its Confederate battle flag roof with an American flag.
And that’s In the News. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly.
Kelly Jean Kelly adapted this story from VOA reports. Hai Do was the editor.
_______________________________________________________________
Words in This Story
Confederate– n. Of or relating to the Confederacy of the American Civil War
renewed– v. began again with more force or enthusiasm
diverse– adj. made up of people who are different from each other
rightful – adj. proper or appropriate
retailers– n. a business that sells things directly to customers
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