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2. inform vt. 告诉, 通知
例句：Can you inform me when to begin our final examination?
你能告诉我们什么时候期终考试吗?

3. threat n. 可能造成威胁的人[事, 想法]
例句：The use of nuclear weapons is a horrible threat to the species.
核武器对人类是一个严重威胁。

4. restrict vt.限制; 约束
例句：His activities were restricted by old age.
他的活动因年事已高而受到限制。

5. confirm vt. 证实, 证明; 肯定, 确认
例句：We have confirmed the report.
我们证实了那则报道。

6. kidnap vt.诱拐, 绑架, 劫持
例句：His son was kidnapped yesterday.
他儿子昨天被绑架了。

7. overthrow vt. 打倒;推翻;废除
例句：Fascism had lawlessly overthrown the democratic government.
法西斯非法推翻了民主政府。

8. celebrity n. 名人, 名流；名声, 名誉
例句：Lots of celebrities were at the film premiere.
许多名人出席了电影的首映式。

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. controversy n. 争论,辩论;争议
例句：There was a huge controversy over the plans for the new school.
对建造新学校的计划争议极大。