图片新闻【231】春运高潮将至

A Chinese paramilitary officer with his belongings heads to the train station in Beijing, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003. As the Chinese New Year approaches, millions of Chinese in China are expected to return to their hometowns for traditional family reunions. Many are choosing an earlier date to avoid the annual overcrowding nearer the day. (AP Photo/Str)

词汇：

paramilitary] adj.准军事的, 辅助军事的

belongings n.财产, 所有物

approach vt.接近 vi.靠近

reunion n.团圆, 重聚

overcrowding 过度拥挤, 挤满