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2. expire vi. 期满, (期限)终止; 文件、协议等（因到期而）失效, 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?

3. extend v. 延长; 扩展; 达到
例句：France has greatly extended its influence in world affairs.
在世界事务中, 法国的影响已大大地扩大了。

4. text v. 发短信
例句：Today, I texted my boyfriend to see if he wanted to finally have supper today.
今天，我发短信给我的男友，问他到底想不想一起吃晚饭。

5. recommendation n. 推荐, 劝告, 建议
例句：The government has agreed to implement the recommendation in the report.
政府已同意实施报告中的建议。

6. exempt adj. 被免除…的, 被豁免的
例句：These goods are exempt from customs duties.
这些货物免征关税。

7. penalty n.惩罚, 处罚；不利后果, 损失
例句：If you knock the ball with your hand in football, you will suffer a penalty.
如果在踢足球时你用手碰到球, 你将受到处罚。

8. nominee n. 被提名者, 被任命者
例句：Mr.Francis is standing as the official nominee for the post of District Secretary.
弗朗西斯先生是行政书记职位的正式提名人。

9. split vt. (使)裂开; (使)破裂; 分担;分享;分得
例句：His coat has split open at the seams.
他的外套在接缝处裂开。

10. defend v. 辩护; 辩解
例句：She defended herself successfully in court.
她在法庭上成功地为自己进行了辩护。