经典名人英语演讲(中英对照):Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech 2

1. responsibility n. 责任，职责

The prescription of drugs is a doctor's responsibility.
开药方是医生的职责。

2. shrink v. 收缩

The economy is shrinking instead of growing.
经济正在萎缩而不是在增长中。

3. humility n.  谦逊， 谦虚

It is not a sign of humility to declaim against pride.
用慷慨激昂的言语攻击傲慢并不是谦逊的标志。 

4. nomination n.  提名， 任命

Who will get the nomination for president?
谁将获得总统提名？

5. appraisal n. 估计，评估

All events have proved our appraisal to be correct.
一切事实都证明，我们估计得正确。