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词汇讲解：

1. expatriate n.侨民；放弃本国国籍的人
例句：The writer, an expatriate living in Singapore, has studied and worked in the US.
作者曾在美国读书和工作，目前旅居新加坡。

2. homeland n. 祖国, 家乡
例句：He was forced to leave his homeland for political reasons.
因为政治原因他被迫离开自己的祖国。

3. devaluation n. (货币)贬值
例句：Prices tumbled after the devaluation of the currency.
货币贬值后，股价暴跌。

4. expense n. 消耗, 花费；花费的钱, 费用
例句：I don't think we can afford the expense.
我认为我们负担不了这个费用。

5. persuade v. 说服, 劝告
例句：I shall persuade him to take the medicine.
我将说服他把药吃下去。

6. figure n.数字
例句：The above figure did not include workers.
上面的数字没有包括工人。

7. relative n.亲属, 亲戚
例句：My uncle is my nearest relative.
叔叔是我最近的亲人。

8. drop v. (使)降低, 减少, 减弱
例句：The motorist dropped his speed.
摩托车手放慢了速度。

9. spree n. 狂饮作乐; 无节制的狂热行为
例句：He went on a drinking spree.
他狂饮作乐。

10. trend n. 趋势, 倾向
例句：The rise in violent crime is a disturbing new trend.
暴力犯罪的上升是一种令人担忧的新趋势。