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2011-11-17来源:CNN
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词汇讲解:
1. accomplishment n. 成绩;成就;完成的工作
例句:The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.
这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。
2. coverage n. 提供的数量;覆盖范围(或方式)
例句:This is an insurance policy with extensive coverage.
这是一项承保范围广泛的保险。
3. penalty n. 惩罚, 处罚
例句:There are now stiffer penalties for drunken drivers.
现在对酗酒开车的处罚更严厉了。
4. spread vi. 传开,传播;蔓延开
例句:His name spreads all over the world.
他成了海内外尽人皆知的名人。
5. standoff n. 僵持;均衡
例句:The political standoff ended when the army took over.
军队接管后,政治僵局才告一段落。
6. prevail vi.说服, 劝说; 诱使;盛行, 流行;获胜; 占优势
例句:His argument prevailed and I yielded.
他的论点占了上风,我让步了。
7. disappointed adj. 失望的
例句:He was disappointed at the result.
他对这样的结果感到失望。
8. belongings n. 动产;财物
例句:I put a few personal belongings in a bag.
我把几件私人物品装进包中。
9. dispute n. 辩论, 争端, 争执
例句:John got into a dispute with Jack about the money.
约翰与杰克为了钱的事吵了起来。
10. schedule vt.排定, 安排
例句:The delegation is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
代表团定于明日到达。
11. refund n.归还, 偿还额, 退款
例句:They demand a refund on unsatisfactory goods.
他们对不满意的货品要求退款。