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例句：He was appointed secretary.
      他被任命为秘书。

2.gradual adj.渐渐的；逐渐的；逐步的；渐进的

例句：The doctor noticed a gradual improvement in his patient.
      医生注意到病人在逐渐恢复健康。

3.trigger vt.引发, 引起(连锁反应)

例句：The incident triggered an armed clash.
      这起事件触发了一场武装冲突。

4.vital adj.极重要的, 必不可少的

例句：The analysis of what kind of temperament you possess is vital.
      分析一下你有什么样的气质是十分重要的。

5.confront v.迎面遇到, 遭遇

例句：The difficulties that confront us seem insuperable.
      我们面临的困难似乎是不可克服的。

6.imprison vt.下狱, 监禁

例句：The coup leaders could face life imprisonment.
      政变领导人可能要面临终身监禁。

7.convict vt.宣判有罪

例句：I have all the evidence necessary to convict this young criminal now.
      我掌握一切必要的证据来给这个年轻犯人定罪。

8.abduct vt.劫持;诱拐

例句：The kid was abducted at the gate of kindergarten.
      那小孩在幼儿园大门口被绑架走了。

9.ransom n.赎金,赎身,赎回,敲诈,勒索

例句：His ransom has been effected.
      他被用赎金赎回。