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BBC在线收听下载:希腊民众抗议政府的紧缩政策
1. scandal n. 丑事, 丑闻
例句:The scandal tarnished his reputation.
丑闻败坏了他的名誉。
2. betrayal n. (被)背叛,出卖
例句:He was aware of sharp disappointment and betrayal.
他意识到绝望和被出卖。
3. shocked adj. 惊愕的,受震惊的
例句:I was shocked at the news of her death.
我听到她去世的消息十分震惊。
4. sheer adj. 完全的; 十足的;陡峭的; 垂直的
例句:He achieved his aim by sheer strength of will.
他纯粹靠意志力达到了目的。
5. stage vt. 筹划;举行,发动
例句:They decided to stage a general strike.
他们决定举行总罢工。
6. standstill n. 静止状态;停顿
例句:She brought the car to a standstill.
她把汽车停了下来。
7. anticipate vt. 预期,期望;预料
例句:The first question is one which Jason has anticipated.
第一个问题是杰森料到的。
8. consecutive adj. 连续的, 连贯的
例句:He was reelected for four consecutive terms.
他连着四任当选。
9. ban n. 禁止;禁令
例句:The police lifted the ban against parking in this street.
警察取消了不准在这条街上停车的禁令。
10. disgrace n. 丢脸的人(或事);令人感到羞耻的人(或事)
例句:Such an act is a disgrace to humanity.
这种行为是人类的耻辱。