和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:The Struggle for a Dependable Test for Alzheimer's Disease

2011-02-09来源:和谐英语
1.attempt vt.试图; 尝试

例句:He attempted the exam but failed.
      他试图通过考试, 但失败了。

      He attempted to get in touch with them but without success.
      他试图和他们联系, 但未成功。

2.identify vt.认出, 识别

例句:Would you be able to identify the man who robbed you?
      你能够认出那个抢你东西的人吗?

      She identified her son among a lot of children.
      她在许多孩子中认出了自己的孩子。

3.diagnose vt.诊断(疾病);判断(问题的原因)

例句:He diagnosed the trouble that caused the engine to knock.
      他找出了引擎咔咔响的毛病所在。

      The doctor diagnosed my illness as a rare skin disease.
      医生诊断我的病为罕见的皮肤病。

4.dependable adj.可信赖的,可靠的

例句:a dependable worker
      可靠的工作人员

5.advisory adj.顾问的,提供咨询的

例句:She is employed by the president in an advisory capacity.
      她被总裁聘为顾问。

6.suggestion n.建议, 意见

例句:Your suggestions are unworkable.
      你的建议是行不通的。

      He made the suggestion that the political prisoners (should) be set free.
      他提议释放政治犯。

7.correct vt.纠正,修改;校正,矫正