经典名人英语演讲(中英对照):Vice-Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech 4

1. deserve v.  应受, 值得

He has done nothing to deserve death.
 他没做过该受死刑的事。

2. trend n.  趋势, 倾向

The trend of prices is still upwards.  

物价仍有上涨趋势。

3. security n.  安全, 保证

I'll undertake for your security.  
我将保证你的安全。

4. generation n.  代

There is a generation gap between my parents and I.  
我父母和我之间有代沟。

5. compromise n.   妥协,  折衷

They found it wiser to compromise with her.
 他们觉得与她妥协更明智