和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Russian President Calls for Tougher Measures to Fight North Caucasus Terrorists

2010-04-03来源:和谐英语
1.recognize v.承认…有效[属实]; 认可

例句:We don't recognized him to be the lawful heir.
      我们不承认他为合法继承人。

承认[认清](某事物); 认识到

例句:He recognized that he was not qualified for a teacher.
      他认识到自己没有资格担任教师。

2.claim vt.声称, 断言

例句:They claim to have discovered a cure for the disease.
      他们声称已经发现了治疗此病的一种药物。

3.separatism n.分离主义

例句:China opposes all forms of terrorism, separatism and extremism.
      中国坚决反对一切形式的恐怖主义、分裂主义和极端主义。

4.suspect vt.猜疑(是), 怀疑(是), 觉得(是)

例句:They suspected an ambush.
      他们疑心有埋伏。

n.嫌疑犯; 嫌疑分子; 可疑对象

例句:Two suspects are now being interrogated in connection with the killing.
      与杀人案有关的两名嫌疑犯正在接受审讯。

5.tighten vt.vi.收紧;(使)变紧,更加牢固(使)绷紧,加紧,加强;使更加严格

例句:Border police tightened controls on tourists.
      边防警察加紧对旅游者的管制。

6.institution n.惯例, 习俗, 制度,(由来已久的)风俗习惯
 
例句:They adopted western culture, institutions, and even clothing.
      他们接受了西方的文化、习俗甚至服饰。

      The institution of slavery was once widespread.
      奴隶制度一度广为流行。