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词汇讲解:
1. introduce vt.介绍; 引进
例句:Let me introduce myself.
让我自我介绍一下。
2. impatience n.不耐烦; 焦躁; 渴望
例句:Some impatience was exhibited owing to the non-arrival of the speaker.
由于讲演人未到, 听众显得有些不耐烦。
3. prevent vt.预防; 阻止
例句:Atmospheric conditions often prevent observation of stars.
大气的情况常使人们无法观察星星。
4. repeal vt.撤销,废除; 否定
例句:Many voted for the repeal of that property law.
许多人投票赞成废止那项财产法。
5. describe vt.叙述; 描写,形容
例句:We study samples in order to be able to describe populations.
为了了解总体,必须研究样本。
6. evacuate vt.撤离,疏散; 排泄
例句:All people would evacuate the area.
所有人员也都全部撤离这一地区。
7. discuss vt.商量; 讨论,谈论
例句:We’ll discuss these in detail below.
我们将在下面详细讨论。
8. invitation n.招待,邀请; 请柬
例句:Don't decline an invitation to dinner.
不要谢绝吃饭的邀请。
9. export vt.出口,输出
例句:We now export all kinds of industrial products.
我们现在输出各种工业产品。
10. deplete vt.耗尽,用尽; 使枯竭
例句:She had no wish to deplete still further whatever funds he had remaining.
她可不愿意再去花掉他剩下的钱。