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BBC在线收听下载:中国救援人员仍在搜寻沉船失踪人员
词汇讲解:
1. survivor n.生还者; 幸存者
例句:There was only one survivor.
仅存一人。
2. speculate vt.思索,猜测
例句:I wouldn't like to speculate on the reasons for her resignation.
我不愿意猜测她辞职的原因.
3. deny vt.拒绝; 拒绝承认
例句:He would not deny himself one enjoyment.
他一点儿也不肯委屈自己。
4. investigate vt.调查; 研究
例句:The detective was sent to investigate the crime.
那位侦探被派去调查该罪行。
5. ensure vt.确保; 担保获得
例句:Please ensure that all the lights are switched off at night.
夜间请务必将所有的灯关掉。
6. intend vt.意欲,计划
例句:He meant no harm, ie did not intend to hurt or upset anyone.
他并无恶意。
7. appeal vi.要求(迫切); 有吸引力; 求助(于)
例句:You might not appeal to her in vain.
您对她的呼吁不可能毫无作用。
8. default vt.未履行,拖欠
例句:Let's both try not to default on our commitments.
让我们双方一起努力,不违反自己的承诺。