VOA慢速英语:Debt Limit Talks Show Deeper Debate on Government's Duties

词汇讲解：

1. spending n. 开销,花费
例句：Spending has decreased slightly this year.
今年的花费略有减少。

2. deficit n. 不足额；赤字, 亏空, 亏损
例句：The directors have reported a deficit of 2.5 million dollars.
董事们报告赤字为250万美元。

3. oppose v. 反对
例句：We opposed the plan.
我们反对这个计划。

4. retiree n. 退休者;退职者;退役者
例句：31.7 million retirees had participated in the basic pension insurance program.
3170万离退休人员参加了基本养老保险。

5. admit v. 承认; 准许进入
例句：We have to admit that he's a highly competent man.
我们必须承认他是个非常能干的人。

6. controversy n. 争论，辩论，争吵
例句：The new law has caused much controversy.
新法律引起很多争论。

7. balance使平衡;保持...的平衡
例句：In order to balance their trade, they would have to buy less goods in the United States.
为了平衡贸易,他们将不得不减少在美国购货。

8. expect vt. 理应得到; 期望, 期待; 期盼
例句：We expect writers to produce more and better works.
我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。

9. indebted adj. 负债的; 感激的, 受惠的, 蒙恩的
例句：I am greatly indebted to you for your help.
我非常感激你对我的帮助。

10. warn v. 警告, 提醒; 告诫; 预先通知, 预告
例句：They warned him to stay away.
他们警告他不要靠近。