VOA慢速英语:US Demands More Progress by Pakistan in Afghan War

例句：This is a notable event.
      这是一件重要事件。

      His achievement is very notable.
      他的成就是非常显著的。

2.offensive n.进攻, 攻势

3.dismiss v.自心中摒除, 不再考虑或谈论

例句：He dismissed the story as a rumour.
      他把这个消息当做谣言而不予考虑。

      He dismissed the idea as impossible.
      他认为那个主意不可能而断然拒绝。

4.stretch vt.vi.伸展; 拉紧

例句：Rubber stretches easily.
      橡胶的延展性很好。

      He rose and stretched himself.
      他站起身, 伸了伸懒腰。

5.review n.回顾; 检查; 检讨; 重新考虑

例句：These arrangements are subject to periodic reviews.
      这几项安排须定期检查。

6.sustain v.维持

例句：During the war we had just enough food to sustain us.
      战争期间, 我们的食物仅够维持生活。
 
7.appoint vt.任命, 委派

例句：He was appointed secretary.
      他被任命为秘书。