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2010-06-17来源:和谐英语
1.approve v.批准, 通过

例句:The minister approved the building plan.
      部长批准了该建筑计划。

2.oppose vt.vi.反对; 使相对

例句:I'll not oppose you.
      我不反对你。

      The old man can't bear anyone in the family to oppose him.
      这位老人决不能容忍家里有人违抗他。

3.inauguration n.就职;就职典礼

例句:The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.
      美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。

4.compromise n.妥协, 折中方法

例句:The spokesman made it clear that no compromise was yet in sight.
      发言人表明, 目前还不会妥协。

5.unlimited adj.无限的, 无边的

例句:They flew over the unlimited reaches of the Arctic.
      他们飞过了茫茫无边的北极上空。