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例句：This is a significant contribution to knowledge.
       这是对知识的重大贡献。

      Your success today may be significant for your whole future.
       你今天的成功对你的整个未来可能是重要的。

2.underline v.加强, 强调, 突现

例句：That article underlined the same problem.
       那篇文章强调了同一个问题。

       In his speech he underlined several points.
       他在讲话中强调了几点。

3.recruit vt.vi.招募, 征募(新兵)，吸收（新成员）
 
例句：Were men for the Navy recruited from men on merchant ships?
       海军的人员是从商船的水手中征募的吗?

4.stance n.准备击球姿势,踏脚处,位置,姿态

例句：He maintains a rigidly right-wing political stance.
      他坚持僵硬的右派政治立场。

5.convince vt.使相信; 使明白，使确信，使信服
 
例句：Compulsion will never result in convincing them.
      强迫永远不会使他们信服。

6.corral vt.关进畜栏

例句：Hundreds of sheep were corralled for sale.
      数以百计的羊被关在栏中待售。

7.roam vt.vi.随便走, 漫步, 漫游

例句：They roamed about in the park.
      他们在公园里漫步。

8.spark v.导致

例句：This accidental killing sparked major riots in the cities.
      这次意外的杀人事件导致了不少城市的大骚乱。

9.flurry n.一阵忙乱（或激动、兴奋等）

例句：There was a flurry of activity as the film star appeared on the balcony.
      那名影星在阳台上一露面就引发了一阵骚动。

10.consolidate vt.vi.(使)巩固; (使)加强

例句：We've made a good start, now it's time to consolidate.
      我们有了一个良好的开端, 现在应该加以巩固。

11.combat vt.与…战斗, 与…斗争

例句：The police are now using computers to help combat crime.
       警方现在使用电脑打击犯罪活动。