和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Before the G-20 Summit, a Girls 20 Summit in Toronto

2010-06-24来源:和谐英语
1.restriction n.约束, 限制

例句:new restrictions aimed at preventing social disorder
      旨在防止社会动乱的新限制

      All these restrictions were swept aside.
      所有这些限制都不予考虑。

2.widespread adj.分布广的; 普遍的, 广泛的

例句:English is a widespread language.
      英语是一种很普及的语言。

      There is a widespread dissatisfaction among the students with the food on campus.
      学生们普遍对学校的饭菜不太满意。

3.awareness n.察觉;觉悟;意识

例句:a growing awareness of healthy living
      不断增强的健康生活的意识

      Environmental awareness has increased over the years.
      这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

4.tackle vt.解决; 应付

例句:I don't know how to tackle this problem.
      我不知道该如何处理这个问题。

5.empower vt.授权, 准许

例句:The new law empowered the police to search private house.
      新法律给予警察搜查私人住宅的权利。

6.provider n.供给者

例句:The eldest son is the family's only provider.
      那长子是唯一挣钱养家的人。