菲利普亲王今秋将退出公职

时间：2017-05-05 07:51:59

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Prince Philip, the consort1 known for his steadfast2 support of his wife Queen Elizabeth II as well as for his occasional gaffes3, will retire from royal duties this fall, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
 
白金汉宫周四透露，菲利普亲王，在伊丽莎白二世身边提供坚定支持以及偶尔的毒舌而闻名的女王配偶，将于今年秋天退出公职。
 
Philip, 95, made the decision himself with the full support of the queen, the palace said in a statement. The royal, known as the Duke of Edinburgh, has suffered from heart disease and other ailments4 in recent years but has nonetheless maintained a vigorous public schedule.
 
He seemed to be in good health and a fine mood Wednesday during an appearance at a London cricket club. He joked about being the world's most experienced person when it comes to unveiling plaques5.
 
Officials said the queen, who turned 91 last month, will keep carrying out royal engagements with the support of the royal family.
 
She has, however, lowered her work load in recent years as her children and grandchildren have moved to the fore6. Attention has been increasingly focused on her son Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and on her grandson Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.
 
The palace said Philip will continue heading numerous charitable organizations but will not play an active role attending engagements.

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1 consort Iatyn     
v.相伴；结交
参考例句：
  • They went in consort two or three together.他们三三两两结伴前往。
  • The nurses are instructed not to consort with their patients.护士得到指示不得与病人交往。
2 steadfast 2utw7     
adj.固定的，不变的，不动摇的；忠实的；坚贞不移的
参考例句：
  • Her steadfast belief never left her for one moment.她坚定的信仰从未动摇过。
  • He succeeded in his studies by dint of steadfast application.由于坚持不懈的努力他获得了学业上的成功。
3 gaffes 881b79948e576b12f08dd0dedb16ddc3     
n.失礼，出丑( gaffe的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • The presidential candidate made three mistakes, or gaffes, during his speech. 校长候选人在演讲中出了三次错，或失态。 来自超越目标英语 第4册
  • When the microphones were on, gaffes gushed from his lips. 而当电话响起，他却口无遮拦，屡屡失言。 来自互联网
4 ailments 6ba3bf93bc9d97e7fdc2b1b65b3e69d6     
疾病（尤指慢性病），不适( ailment的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • His ailments include a mild heart attack and arthritis. 他患有轻度心脏病和关节炎。
  • He hospitalizes patients for minor ailments. 他把只有小病的患者也送进医院。
5 plaques cc23efd076b2c24f7ab7a88b7c458b4f     
（纪念性的）匾牌( plaque的名词复数 )； 纪念匾； 牙斑； 空斑
参考例句：
  • Primary plaques were detectable in 16 to 20 hours. 在16到20小时内可查出原发溶斑。
  • The gondoliers wore green and white livery and silver plaques on their chests. 船夫们穿着白绿两色的制服，胸前别着银质徽章。
6 fore ri8xw     
adv.在前面；adj.先前的；在前部的；n.前部
参考例句：
  • Your seat is in the fore part of the aircraft.你的座位在飞机的前部。
  • I have the gift of fore knowledge.我能够未卜先知。

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