经典名人英语演讲(中英对照):Presidential Nomination Acceptance Speech 6

Many people were elected to take part in democratic involvement.
很多人被选举参与民主管理。
2. indolent a. 懒惰的，慢性的

I don't want to make friends with indolent persons.
我不喜欢和懒惰的人交朋友。
3. allegiance n. 忠诚，效忠

They have sworn (an oath of) allegiance to the crown.
他们宣誓效忠君主。
4. hazard  n. 危险，冒险

He hazarded all his money in the attempt to save the business.
他为挽救这家企业，不惜冒险投入他的全部金钱。
5. schizophrenia n.  精神分裂症

A type of schizophrenia, usually starting at puberty, characterized by foolish mannerisms, senseless laughter, delusions, hallucinations, and regressive behavior.
青春期痴是呆一种精神分裂症，通常始发于青春期，其特征为举止痴呆、傻笑、妄想、幻觉以及退化的举止。