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词汇讲解：

1. boyish adj. 孩子气的；孩子般的
例句：His classic boyish looks seemed to proclaim his good humour and openness.
他的长相非常孩子气，显得性情很好且诚实坦率。

2. podium n. 表演台;讲台;乐队指挥台
例句：She was introduced and stepped up to the podium.
介绍完毕后她就登上讲台。

3. unfurl vt. 展开;打开
例句：They unfurled the flag and let it flutter in the wind.
他们将旗展开让其迎风招展。

4. poised adj. 准备行动的
例句：She was poised to challenge for the party leadership.
她已准备好竞争党内领导地位。

5. kindergarten n. 幼儿园
例句：There is a kindergarten behind my house.
我家后面有一所幼儿园。

6. gifted adj. 有天赋的,有才华的
例句：The gifted author wrote one smash after another.
这个天才的作家创作了一篇又一篇轰动一时的作品。

7. endure v. (长时间地)忍受, 忍耐, 容忍
例句：I cannot endure you should say that.
你竟然说出那种话真让人受不了。

8. opponent n. 对手, 敌手
例句：He beat his opponent in the election.
他在选举中击败了对手。

9. motivation n. 动力;动机;诱因
例句：The motivation for the decision is the desire to improve our service to our customers.
做这决定的原因是为了改善我们对顾客的服务。

10. acknowledge vt. 承认
例句：I acknowledge that her criticism is just.
我承认她的批评是公正的。

11. mature vi. 使成熟;使长成
例句：Her responsibilities matured her at an early age.
她肩负的责任使她成熟。