VOA慢速英语:American Folk Music, Traditional to 'Freak'

词汇讲解：

1. folk adj. 民间的, 普通平民的，民俗的
例句：I am not very fond of folk dance.
我不太喜欢民间舞蹈。

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

3. record v. 记录; 录音, 拍摄
例句：We managed to record the whole of the concert from a live studio broadcast. 
我们尽力把整个现场直播音乐会都录制了下来。

4. hit n. 成功而风行一时的事物
例句：The new play is the hit of the season.
这出新戏是本季最叫座的。

5. popularize vt. 普及, 推广
例句：The company is trying to popularize its new products.
公司努力推广新产品。

6. pronounce v. 发音, 读
例句：She is the student who pronounces best in the class.
她是班上发音最好的学生。

7. guilty adj. 有罪的
例句：The man was found guilty of armed robbery, and condemned to eight years' imprisonment.
那人犯有持械抢劫罪, 因而被判八年监禁。

8. branch n. 树枝, 枝条
例句：You'll have to break the branches away to get through the thick forest.
你得把树枝拨开才能穿过密林。

9. private adj. 私人的; 个人的
例句：The President is paying a private visit to Europe.
总统正在对欧洲作私人访问。

10. describe vt. 描写, 叙述
例句：I should describe the attempt as a failure.
我认为这次尝试失败了。

11. element n. 成分, 要素, 原件, 基本部份, 典型部份
例句：Cells are the elements of the human body.
细胞是人体的基本单位。

12. available adj. 可用的或可得到的
例句：My bicycle is not available, and it is being repaired.
我的自行车现在不能用, 因为正在修理。