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    Expressing "Associated Press" with 美联社 (Měiliánshè)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    据 + 美联社

    Explanation

    美联社 (Měiliánshè) is the Chinese name for the Associated Press (AP), a major American news agency. It frequently appears in news reports introduced by 据 (according to), as in 据美联社 (according to the Associated Press).

    Examples

    • 据美联社报道，双方已经达成了初步协议。

      Jù Měi Lián Shè bàodào, shuāngfāng yǐjīng dáchéng le chūbù xiéyì.

      According to the Associated Press, both sides have reached a preliminary agreement.

    • 美联社记者在现场进行了采访。

      Měiliánshè jìzhě zài xiànchǎng jìnxíngle cǎifǎng.

      Associated Press reporters conducted interviews at the scene.

    • 这条消息最早是由美联社发布的。

      Zhè tiáo xiāoxi zuìzǎo shì yóu Měiliánshè fābù de.

      This news was first released by the Associated Press.

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