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VOA慢速英语:From 'Dracula' to 'Twilight,' Vampires Evolve With the Times

2010-01-20来源:和谐英语

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1.She becomes close friends with a young man who competes for her love and attention.

compete for为...竞争

例句：The candidates competed for the union's endorsement.
候选者们为获得联盟的赞同而竞争。

2.Amy Smith says vampires also adapt to the many local differences across the United States.

adapt to适应…;适合…

例句：He adapted himself to the cold weather.
      他适应了寒冷的天气。

      You should adapt yourself to the new environment.
      你应该适应新环境。

3.I just happen to think that judging an entire group of people based on the actions of a few individuals within that group is morally wrong.

happen to碰巧

例句：He happened to oversee the Burglar leaving the premises.
他碰巧看到那盗贼离开房子。