VOA标准英语2017--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending March 25

 

We’re unlocking the five most popular songs in the Billboard¹ Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending March 25, 2017.

The hit list continues to be in a generous mood, bestowing² upon us another new song. It happens in fifth place where Ri-Ri is a chart-buster all around.

Number 5: Rihanna "Love On The Brain" 

Rihanna jumps a slot this week, as “Love On The Brain” becomes her 22nd Top Five hit. Beyond that, it’s her 30th Top 10 single, and her 40th Top 20 hit.

All these achievements put Rihanna among the highest-powered chart artists of all time. In fact, only four acts own more Top Five hits than Rihanna. The Beatles lead the way with 29; Madonna has 28; Mariah Carey has 26; and Janet Jackson has 24.

Number 4: Zayn & Taylor Swift "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" 

Zayn and Taylor Swift step back a slot to number four with their Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack hit “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.”

Zayn just did an interview with the Sunday Times Magazine, in which he talks about developing an eating disorder³ and struggling with anxiety. Both stemmed from that he said was an overly-controlled atmosphere while he was a member of One Direction - and he says he overcame both conditions after leaving the group in 2015.

Number 3: Bruno Mars "That's What I Like " 

Bruno Mars rises a slot to third place with “That’s What I Like” – this is his eighth single to reach the Top Three.

Mars' real name is Peter Hernandez – he says his father bestowed⁴ the nickname “Bruno” upon him because he was a chunky little boy who reminded his dad of the pro⁵ wrestler⁶ Bruno Sammartino. He says he picked the “Mars” name himself, to add a little pizzazz.

Number 2: Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert "Bad And Boujee" 

Migos and Lil Uzi Vert stay strong in second place with their former champ “Bad And Boujee,” and these Georgia rappers have been making noise in Texas.

Migos went to Austin for the huge South By Southwest (SXSW) event and packed the house: fans began lining⁷ up more than three hours before the show, and the line eventually wrapped around three city blocks.

Number 1: Ed Sheeran "Shape Of You" 

Fans also continue flocking to Ed Sheeran, who rules the Hot 100 for a seventh total week with “Shape Of You.” Sheeran’s hitting the road here in North America, and he just announced his support act.

He took to Twitter on March 20 to reveal that James Blunt will be the supporting act when he kicks off his North American tour on June 29.

1 billboard   

n.布告板，揭示栏，广告牌

参考例句：

• He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
• Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。

2 bestowing   

砖窑中砖堆上层已烧透的砖

参考例句：

• Apollo, you see, is bestowing the razor on the Triptolemus of our craft. 你瞧，阿波罗正在把剃刀赠给我们这项手艺的特里泼托勒默斯。
• What thanks do we not owe to Heaven for thus bestowing tranquillity, health and competence! 我们要谢谢上苍，赐我们的安乐、健康和饱暖。

3 disorder   

n.紊乱，混乱；骚动，骚乱；疾病，失调

参考例句：

• When returning back,he discovered the room to be in disorder.回家后，他发现屋子里乱七八糟。
• It contained a vast number of letters in great disorder.里面七零八落地装着许多信件。

4 bestowed   

赠给，授予( bestow的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• It was a title bestowed upon him by the king. 那是国王赐给他的头衔。
• He considered himself unworthy of the honour they had bestowed on him. 他认为自己不配得到大家赋予他的荣誉。

5 pro   

n.赞成，赞成的意见，赞成者

参考例句：

• The two debating teams argued the question pro and con.辩论的两组从赞成与反对两方面辩这一问题。
• Are you pro or con nuclear disarmament?你是赞成还是反对核裁军？

6 wrestler   

n.摔角选手，扭

参考例句：

• The wrestler tripped up his opponent.那个摔跤运动员把对手绊倒在地。
• The stronger wrestler won the first throw.较壮的那个摔跤手第一跤就赢了。

7 lining   

n.衬里，衬料

参考例句：

• The lining of my coat is torn.我的外套衬里破了。
• Moss makes an attractive lining to wire baskets.用苔藓垫在铁丝篮里很漂亮。