Jul 4, 2011

VOA Special English News 22



Hong Kong police say they arrested 228 people during an anti-government demonstration Friday. The demonstration marked the 14th anniversary since Britain handed over rule of Hong-Kong to China. Protesters were attempting to pressure the government into withdrawing a disputed bill that would cancel a planned election. The Hong Kong government want to appoint Legislative Council members based on earlier election results.


(日本語訳)
香港警察は、金曜日、反政府デモの間、228人を逮捕したと発表した。デモは、香港が、英国統治から中国へ、返還されて14周年記念として行われたものである。抗議者は、問題となっている法案-計画された(補欠選挙?)を取りやめる-を政府が取り下げるようプレッシャーをかけようとしていた。香港政府は、以前の選挙に基づいて立法会議のメンバーを指名したいと考えている。

2 comments:

Mike said...

Hello-

You made a very common mistake that many English speakers also make. The past participle form of to plan is planned. But, planed is a word. It is the past participle of to plane.

To plane is a technical verb used in carpentry. It means to make smooth and flat.

Thanks,

Mike

bikenglish said...

Mike-san,

Thank you for correcting my mistake and explain these words. I always welcome your comment.