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2012-03-07来源:CNN
词汇讲解:
1. momentum n. 动力;推进力; 势头
例句:The style prevails and picks up momentum.
这式样很流行, 而且越来越流行。

2. overwhelming adj.势不可挡的, 压倒一切的; 巨大的
例句:The act was adopted by an overwhelming majority.
该法案以压倒多数通过。

3. capture vt. 占领,夺得;获得
例句:The candidate captured 55% of the vote.
那位候选人获得百分之五十五的选票。

4. sign n. 征兆, 迹象
例句:There is every sign to show that the enemy will retreat.
种种迹象表明敌人要退却。

5. double vt. 是…的两倍, (使)加倍
例句:The baby doubled its weight in a year.
那婴儿一年中体重增加了一倍。

6. odds n. 机会,可能性;成功的可能性
例句:His odds were very poor after he sprained his wrist.
他扭伤了手腕,获胜的可能性极小。

7. undermine vt. 暗中破坏; 逐渐削弱
例句:These incidents could seriously undermine support for the police.
这些事件会严重影响对警方的支持。

8. launch vt. 开展(活动、计划等);开始出版;首创,首映
例句:The municipal government will launch an extensive public works program next year.
市政府将于明年开始一项大规模的市政工程计划。

9. generate vt. 生成, 产生;引起, 导致
例句:This book will continue to generate excitement for a long time.
这本书将在很长一段时间里继续使人们为之激动。

10. declarevt.宣布, 宣告; 声明;断言, 宣称
例句:He declared that the meeting has been postponed.
他宣布会议已延期了。