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经济学人下载:口吃科学

2013-03-19来源:Economist

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1.stutter v.口吃；结巴着说话

Those who stutter often receive speech therapy.
那些口吃者经常接受语言治疗。

2.falter v.动摇；迟疑

The business faltered and then failed.
商行生意衰退，最后倒闭了。

3.dryness n.干燥；冷淡

Some lines due to dryness and lack of water.
而是因为缺水引起的干燥纹。

4.parental a.父母的

Teenagers often revolt against parental discipline.
青少年常常不遵从父母的条条框框。

5.soak v.使浸透；吸入；浸洗

She soaked the shirt in soapy water.
她把衬衫浸透在肥皂水中。