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shēng huó
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Las Vegas
Lāsīwéijiāsī
拉斯维加斯
the Raiders (NFL team)
tūxízhě duì
突袭者队
using / with
the first overall pick
dìyī shùnwèi
第一顺位
to select / to draft (a player)
xuǎnzhòng
选中
quarterback
sìfēnwèi
四分卫
Mendoza (player name)
Ménduōsà
门多萨

the year 2026
2026 nián
2026年
NFL (National Football League)
NFL
NFL
NFL Draft
xuǎnxiù dàhuì
选秀大会
in / at
zài
Pittsburgh
Pǐzībǎo
匹兹堡
to be held / to take place
jǔxíng
举行
Las Vegas
Lāsīwéijiāsī
拉斯维加斯
the Raiders (NFL team)
tūxízhě duì
突袭者队
using / with
the first overall pick
dìyī shùnwèi
第一顺位
to select / to draft
xuǎnzhòng
选中
quarterback
sìfēnwèi
四分卫
Fernando (first name)
Fèiěrnánduō
费尔南多
·
Mendoza (player surname)
Ménduōsà
门多萨
Ohio State University
Éhàiézhōu Lìdàxué
俄亥俄州立大学
in total / altogether
gòngyǒu
共有
four (measure word for people)
sì míng
四名
player / athlete
qiúyuán
球员
in / within
zài
the top 11 picks
qián shíyī shùnwèi
前十一顺位
within
nèi
(passive marker)
bèi
to be selected / drafted
xuǎnzhòng
选中

April 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM

the year 2026
2026 nián
2026年
NFL (National Football League)
NFL
NFL
NFL Draft
xuǎnxiù dàhuì
选秀大会
on / at (time marker)
April 23
sìyuè èrshísān rì
四月二十三日
in / at
zài
Pittsburgh
Pǐzībǎo
匹兹堡
to open / to kick off
kāimù
开幕
Las Vegas
Lāsīwéijiāsī
拉斯维加斯
the Raiders (NFL team)
tūxízhě duì
突袭者队
using / with
the first overall pick
dìyī shùnwèi
第一顺位
to select / to draft
xuǎnzhòng
选中
(completion particle)
le
Indiana University
Yìndìānnà Dàxué
印第安纳大学
quarterback
sìfēnwèi
四分卫
Fernando Mendoza (player name)
Fèiěrnánduō Ménduōsà
费尔南多·门多萨
Mendoza (player name)
Ménduōsà
门多萨
is
shì
this year / this edition
běnjiè
本届
draft
xuǎnxiù
选秀
among / in
zhōng
most (highly) regarded
zuì shòu
最受
attention / focus
guānzhù
关注
(particle)
de
quarterback
sìfēnwèi
四分卫
Ohio State University
Éhàiézhōu Lìdàxué
俄亥俄州立大学
in total / altogether
gòngyǒu
共有
four (measure word for people)
sì míng
四名
player / athlete
qiúyuán
球员
in / within
zài
the top 11 picks
qián shíyī shùnwèi
前十一顺位
within
nèi
(passive marker)
bèi
various teams
gèzhī qiúduì
各支球队
to be selected / drafted
xuǎnzhòng
选中
New York
Niǔyuē
纽约
the Giants (NFL team)
jùrén duì
巨人队
at (a certain pick)
zài
the fifth overall pick
dì wǔ shùnwèi
第五顺位
to select / to draft
xuǎnzhòng
选中
(completion particle)
le
Ohio State University
Éhàiézhōu Lìdàxué
俄亥俄州立大学
defensive
fángshǒu
防守
player / athlete
qiúyuán
球员
Arvell Reese (player name)
Āwéiěr Lǐsī
阿维尔·里斯
New Orleans
Xīn Àoěrliáng
新奥尔良
the Saints (NFL team)
shèngtú duì
圣徒队
at (a certain pick)
zài
the eighth overall pick
dì bā shùnwèi
第八顺位
to select / to draft
xuǎnzhòng
选中
(completion particle)
le
wide receiver
kuān jiēshǒu
宽接手
Jordyn Tyson (player name)
Qiáodān Tàisēn
乔丹·泰森
NFL Draft
xuǎnxiù dàhuì
选秀大会
lasted / took place for
gòng jìnxíng
共进行
three days
sān tiān
三天
from / coming from
láizì
来自
across the country
quánguó
全国
various places / everywhere
gèdì
各地
(particle)
de
sports fans
qiúmí
球迷
to gather / to come together
jùjí
聚集
in / at
zài
Pittsburgh
Pǐzībǎo
匹兹堡
to watch
guānkàn
观看
the spectacle / the event
shèngkuàng
盛况

New Words

kězàishēng nényuán
可再生能源
renewable energy
diànlì shēngchéng
电力生成
electricity generation
tàiyángnéng
太阳能
solar energy
fēngnéng
风能
wind energy
chéngběn jìngjìng lì
成本竞争力
cost-competitive
diànchí jìshù
电池技术
battery technology
nényuán chǔcún
能源储存
energy storage
diànwǎng xiàndàihuà
电网现代化
grid modernization
huàshí ránliào
化石燃料
fossil fuels
qīngjiè nényuán gōngzuò
清洁能源工作
clean energy jobs

News in English

Lifestyle & Culture

Las Vegas Raiders Select Quarterback Mendoza With the First Overall Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft opened in Pittsburgh on April 23, with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick. Ohio State University had four players selected in the top 11 picks.

Renewable energy sources reached a milestone on April 13, accounting for 45% of global electricity generation for the first time in history.

Solar and wind energy have experienced exponential growth over the past decade, becoming increasingly cost-competitive with fossil fuels. Advancements in battery technology have improved energy storage capabilities.

Developing nations are rapidly expanding renewable energy capacity, driven by decreasing costs and international climate commitments. Germany, Denmark, and Costa Rica lead Europe in renewable energy adoption, generating 80-90% of their electricity from renewable sources.

Energy industry analysts predict that renewable energy will surpass fossil fuels in global generation capacity within the next five years. However, challenges remain in grid modernization and maintaining reliable power supply during variable weather conditions.

Government policies and private sector investments continue to accelerate the transition to clean energy, creating millions of new jobs in renewable sectors.

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shíyào
食药
administration
jiānguǎn
监管
bureau
approves
pīzhǔn
批准
new
xīnxíng
新型
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糖尿病
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Nán Fēi
南非
in / at
zài
World Cup
Shìjiè Bēi
世界杯
at / in (context)
shàng
for the first time
shǒucì
首次
to enter / to advance into
jìnrù
进入
knockout round / elimination stage
táotài sài
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China
zhōngguó
中国
wind and solar
fēngguāng
风光
power generation
fādiàn
发电
proportion
zhànbǐ
占比
first time exceeds
shǒu chāo
首超
one quarter
sì fēnzhī yī
四分之一

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Egypt
Āijí
埃及
3-1
sān bǐ yī
三比一
to beat / to defeat
shèng
New Zealand
Xīnxīlán
新西兰
to win
yíngdé
赢得
World Cup
Shìjièbēi
世界杯
first ever win
shǒushèng
首胜

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