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词汇讲解：

1. considerable adj. 相当大(或多)的
例句：They have given the plan considerable attention.
他们已经给予这个计划以相当多的注意。

2. register v. 记录; 登记; 注册
例句：How many members have officially registered in the club?
该俱乐部正式登记的会员有多少?

3. consecutive adj. 连续的, 连贯的
例句：The numbers 7, 8, 9 are consecutive.
7、8、9这三个数字是连续的。

4. component n. 构成要素;零件;成分
例句：A computer consists of thousands of components.
电脑由成千上万个部件组成。

5. sustain vt.承受, 支撑；维持；长期保持; 使继续；经受, 遭受
例句：We do not have enough money to sustain our campaign for long.
我们没有足够的财力使宣传活动长期保持下去。

6. fulfil vt.执行, 遵守, 履行；尽到；满足, 使达成；应验, 实现
例句：If you make a promise you should fulfil it.
如果你许诺了, 你就要履行你的诺言。

7. merger n. (两个公司的)合并,（机构或企业的）归并
例句：Acceptance of the offer is the first step to a merger.
对这项提议的赞同是合并的第一步。

8. guarantee vt. 保证; 担保
例句：We guarantee to be here tomorrow.
我们保证明天来。

9. decline n.下降, 减少, 衰退
例句：There has been a sharp decline in profits this year.
今年的利润大幅度下降。

10. tap vt. 开发; 利用
例句：We have enormous reserves of oil still waiting to be tapped.
我们有巨大的石油矿藏在等待开发。

11. potential n. 潜力, 潜势, 可能性
例句：This new invention has an enormous sales potential.
这项新发明有巨大的销售潜力。