威廉王子正式访问新西兰
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Prince William says representing the Queen in New Zealand on his first official overseas trip means "an awful lot" to him.

威廉王子称,代表女王对新西兰进行的首次海外正式访问对他来说“意义重大”。

Prince William lifts a parcel of food out of the traditional Maori earth oven
Prince William lifts a parcel of food out of the traditional Maori earth oven

He was speaking in Auckland at the start of the three-day visit.

The prince toured the Eden Park rugby英式橄榄球 stadium, sailed around the harbour on an America's Cup yacht游艇,快艇 and helped cook a traditional Maori dinner.

The 27-year-old's main engagement takes place on Monday when he will open the Supreme1 Court building in Wellington.

The prince will also lay a wreath花冠,圈状物 at Wellington's national war memorial.

'Enormously fond'

William arrived on a scheduled Air New Zealand flight and was greeted by both Prime Minister John Key and the Queen's representative Governor General Anand Satyanand.

As he shook hands with Mr Key, the prince commented on the overcast阴暗的 weather, saying: "It's a bit like English weather - confused."

An early indication of the public interest in the visit was demonstrated by about 100 people who waited in the airport's arrivals lounge休息室,闲逛 for a brief glimpse of瞥见,一瞥 William before he was driven away.

His visit has also generated huge interest among the British media with large numbers following him to the South Pacific nation.

The prince has visited New Zealand twice previously3, the most recent time while following the British Lions rugby tour in 2005.

The second-in-line to the throne said this trip was a "bit more official" but he was enjoying "the fact it's reasonably relaxed".

When asked about standing4 in for the Queen at the opening of the Supreme Court building, he said: "It means an awful lot because obviously she's extremely busy and I want to be able to do something good and keep the standards up that she's led the way with."

But he would not be drawn5 on other tours, saying he had to think about his RAF search and rescue training.

"We'll wait and see. I wouldn't get carried away," he said. "I've still got a lot of training to do and I need the training, believe me."

The New Zealand PM told the BBC the prince's visit was a "significant event".

"Having Prince William in his first capacity officiating for the Queen, representing the Queen, makes it even more special," he said.

"So I think it'll be seen as a big moment for New Zealand. And hopefully for the Royal Family."



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1 supreme PHqzc     
adj.极度的,最重要的;至高的,最高的
参考例句:
  • It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
  • He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
2 overcast cJ2xV     
adj.阴天的,阴暗的,愁闷的;v.遮盖,(使)变暗,包边缝;n.覆盖,阴天
参考例句:
  • The overcast and rainy weather found out his arthritis.阴雨天使他的关节炎发作了。
  • The sky is overcast with dark clouds.乌云满天。
3 previously bkzzzC     
adv.以前,先前(地)
参考例句:
  • The bicycle tyre blew out at a previously damaged point.自行车胎在以前损坏过的地方又爆开了。
  • Let me digress for a moment and explain what had happened previously.让我岔开一会儿,解释原先发生了什么。
4 standing 2hCzgo     
n.持续,地位;adj.永久的,不动的,直立的,不流动的
参考例句:
  • After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
  • They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
5 drawn MuXzIi     
v.拖,拉,拔出;adj.憔悴的,紧张的
参考例句:
  • All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
  • Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
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