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VOA慢速英语:Study Finds Drop in Deaths of Mothers in Developing World

2010-04-14来源:和谐英语
1.count n.计数, 总数

例句:By my count that's five cakes you've had already.
      我数着你已经吃了五块蛋糕。

动词形式:

vt.点…的数目, 计算

例句:Let's count the people who are present.
      咱们把到的人数点一下。

2.maternal adj.母亲的; 母亲般的

例句:Every woman has maternal instinct.
      每个妇女都有母性的天性。

      He is my maternal uncle.
      他是我舅舅。

3.dispute vt.怀疑…的真实性或妥当性

例句:I disputed the minister's figures, the true cost of the project is much higher.
      我怀疑部长所说的数字; 那个项目的实际花费要高得多。

      I don't dispute that children need love.
      我对于儿童需要爱并无异议。

4.fertility n.<生>繁殖力

例句:She is taking drugs to increase her fertility.
      她为了增强她的生殖能力而在服药。

      She was unable to conceive a child naturally and was offered fertility treatment.
      她因不能自然怀孕而接受受孕治疗。

5.wealthy adj.富有的;有钱的;财产多的

例句:He grew up in a wealthy family.
      他在一个富有的家庭里长大。

      My brother is now very wealthy.
      我哥哥现在很有钱。