Crowds gather in St. Peter's Square to hear Pope Benedict XVI. Photo: Getty Images
今日小常识
On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation. The 85-year-old Benedict is the first pope to resign in 600 years. He says he no longer has the mental or physical strength to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics.
2013年2月11日，罗马教皇本笃十六世宣布退位。85岁高龄的本笃十六世是600年来首次主动退位的教皇。他说自己的精力和体力已无法再胜任这一重职，无法领导全世界12亿天主教徒。
今日短语
A crowd pleaser 是受公众欢迎喜爱的一个人或物。
例句
That kiss between Prince William and Princess Catherine was a real crowd pleaser.
The appearance of Madonna at the music festival was a crowd pleaser.
请注意
如果某人是 “the in-crowd 圈内人”，那此人就属于时尚、当红或享有特权的一组人。
Jane was keen to be part of the in-crowd so she bought the latest designer clothes.
