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词汇讲解:
1. spotlight n. 公众注意的中心
例句:This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.
本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
2. symbolic adj. 象征的, 象征性的
例句:The Christian ceremony of baptism is a symbolic act.
基督教的洗礼仪式是一种象征性的做法。
3. gesture n. 姿态, 表示
例句:His resignation was merely a gesture.
他的辞职只是一种姿态而已。
4. expire vi.期满, (期限)终止
例句:When does your trade agreement with Japan expire?
你们同日本签订的贸易协定何时期满?
5. orientation n. 方向;方位;倾向性
例句:The school has an orientation towards practical skills.
该校侧重培养实用技能。
6. discharge vt. 允许...离开;释放;解雇
例句:My brother was discharged from hospital last week.
我兄弟上周出院。
7. quote v. 引用, 援引
例句:She quoted from the report to support her point.
她援引报告中的话来支持自己的论点。
8. rugged adj.崎岖不平的, 多岩石的
例句:The Rocky Mountains have rugged mountains and roads.
落基山脉有崇山峻岭和崎岖不平的道路。
9. phenomenal adj. 非凡的
例句:He is a phenomenal runner.
他是个非凡的赛跑选手。
10. route n.路, 路途, 路线, 路程
例句:The climbers tried to find a new route to the top of the mountain.
登山者试图寻出一条通到山顶的新路。