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2011-06-09来源:CNN
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词汇讲解:
1. scandal n. 丑事, 丑闻
例句:This scandal could topple the government.
这一丑闻可能使政府倒台。
2. personality n. 人格, 个性
例句:She has a powerful personality.
她有坚强的个性。
3. rapport n. 融洽;和谐
例句:She has an excellent rapport with her staff.
她跟她职员的关系非常融洽。
4. contrite adj. 悔悟的,由悔悟引发的
例句:I tried to look contrite.
我尽量做出歉疚的样子。
5. aspect n. 方面;方位, 朝向
例句:The house has a north-facing aspect.
这栋房子朝北。
6. resign v. 辞职, 放弃
例句:He resigned his directorship and left the firm.
他放弃了董事职务, 离开了公司。
7. significant adj. 重要的, 重大的, 可观的;有意义的, 有用意的
例句:Your success today may be significant for your whole future.
你今天的成功对你的整个未来可能是重要的。
8. eliminate vt. 消除, 排除;忽略;淘汰
例句:Our team was eliminated in the first round.
我们队在第一轮中被淘汰。
9. gear vt. 使准备好
例句:The party is all geared up for the forthcoming election campaign.
该党为即将来临的竞选活动做好了准备。
10. lobby v. 向…进行游说[疏通]
例句:They are actively lobbying against the bill.
他们正在积极游说议员, 阻止通过该项法案。
11. compensate v. 补偿, 弥补
例句:Nothing can compensate for losing my husband.
我失去丈夫的损失是无法弥补的。
12. foresee vt. 预知,预见
例句:No one can foresee what will happen in the future.
谁也无法预见到将来会发生什么事。