VOA慢速英语:A Traditional Thanksgiving Meal, With Modern Shortcuts

例句：When I have compared the two versions I may write to you again.
      当我比较两种版本之后, 我可能再次给你写信。

2.settler n.移民,侨民

例句：The settler got the house at a nominal price.
      移居者象征性地花点钱买下了这栋房子。

3.traditionally adv.传统上,传说上

4.shortcut n.捷径,近路;快捷办法

例句：He was always looking for a shortcut to fame and fortune.
      他总是在找成名发财的捷径。

5.trend n.趋势, 倾向

例句：The rise in violent crime is a disturbing new trend.
      暴力犯罪的上升是一种令人担忧的新趋势。

      Can anything be done to reverse this trend?
      有什么办法扭转这种倾向吗?

6.tremendous adj.极大的, 巨大的

例句：There is a tremendous difference between them.
      他们之间有着极大的差别。

7.needy adj.贫穷的;贫困的

例句：a woman who looked needy
      一个看起来非常贫穷的女人

      A young man idle,an old man needy.
      少时闲混,老来穷困。