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2011-08-18来源:CNN
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词汇讲解:
1. span vt. 横跨,跨越
例句:A bridge spanned the river.
一桥横跨该河。
2. ongoing adj. 继续进行的;不断前进〔发展〕中的
例句:The problem is ongoing.
这个问题尚未解决。
3. deny vt.否认知情
例句:He denied knowing anything about their plans.
他否认知悉他们的计划。
4. rebel n. 反政府的人; 反叛者; 造反者
例句:Few people knew exactly what the rebels planned to do.
没有人知道叛军究竟打算做什么。
5. revolt n. 造反, 起义
例句:The governor convened his troops to put down the revolt.
总督召集他的部队去镇压叛乱。
6. highlight vt.强调, 突出, 使显著
例句:The President highlights the importance of his visit to China.
总统强调访问中国的重要性。
7. unofficial adj. 非官方的,非正式的
例句:But this does not rule out unofficial discussions.
但这并不排除进行非正式的讨论。
8. candidate候选人;候补者
例句:They were in favor of the Democratic candidate for President.
他们支持民主党总统候选人。
9. ballot n. 投票表决, 选举
例句:The members have demanded a ballot.
会员们要求投票表决。
10. quiz n. 问答比赛(游戏)
例句:He took part in a television quiz and won a prize.
他参加了一个电视知识竞赛并得了奖。