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2.breach vt.攻破,突破

例句：These commitments have already been breached.
      这些承诺已遭背弃。

      Spectators who breach the rules will be asked to leave the building.
      违反规定的观众将会被请出这座建筑物。

3.exchange n.交换,调换

例句：I will give you a candy Bar in exchange for your soda pop.
      我要以一支棒棒糖换你的苏打汽水。

4.unilaterally adv.单侧地，单方面地

例句：Neither party may unilaterally modify the contract.
      任何一方不得擅自修改合同。

5.revive v.苏醒,复活,复兴,恢复精神

例句：Our failing spirits revived.
      我们低落的情绪又重新振作起来。

6.reprisal n.报复,报仇,报复性劫掠

7.dismiss v.解散,开除

例句：The servant was dismissed for being lazy and dishonest.
      这个仆人因懒惰和不诚实而被解雇。

8.affiliate v.接纳,使附属;交往,与…有关

例句：They affiliated with a national group.
      他们加入了一个全国性的组织。

9.forthcoming a.即将来临的

例句：We also provide an introductory background to the forthcoming seminars.
      我们也为即将来临的研讨会提供背景介绍。

10.attempt vt.努力,试图,企图,尝试

例句：He attempted to visualize his grandmother's uncle.
      他试着想像他祖母的叔叔的样子。

11.cowardice n.懦弱

例句：His refusal to help simply pinpointed his cowardice.
      他拒绝帮助正显示他的胆小。