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词汇讲解:
1. provide vt.提供,供给,供应
例句:Instead, applications should provide more flexibility.
实际上,应用程序应该可以灵活一些。
2. conviction n.定罪; 信念; 确信; 说服
例句:He doubts the truth of your story, but is open to conviction.
他对你说的事有怀疑,但只要有证据,他是愿意信服的。
3. encourage vt.促进; 支持; 鼓励
例句:As to writing, we do not encourage them to scrawl too early.
至于书法,我们不鼓励他们过早地乱写。
4. investigation n.侦查; (正式的) 调查,研究
例句:Many facts emerged as a result of the investigation.
调查结果,许多事实暴露出来。
5. threaten vt. 危及; 恐吓; 预示(某事); 预示凶兆;
例句:Black clouds threaten a storm.
乌云是暴风雨的先兆。
6. appeal vi.(迫切) 要求; 有吸引力; 求助(于); 提请注意
例句:You might not appeal to her in vain.
您对她的呼吁不可能毫无作用。
7. inherit vt.继承
例句:He will inherit the money when he has passed his minority.
他达到法定年龄时即可继承这笔钱。