VOA慢速英语:American History: Popular Culture in '50s

词汇讲解：

1. reflect vt.表达; 反映
例句：Does this letter reflect how you really think?
这封信反映你的真实想法吗?

2. tension n. 紧张的状态
例句：The diplomat threw in a joke, and the tension was instantly relieved.
那位外交官插进一个笑话, 紧张的气氛顿时缓和下来。

3. possess vt.具有
例句：The country possesses rich mineral deposits.
这个国家拥有丰富的矿藏。

4. shelter n. 避难所; 庇护所
例句：Trees are a shelter from the sun.
树木可以遮挡阳光。

5. presidential adj. 总统的;总统选举的;总统制的
例句：According to the American Constitution, presidential elections are held every four years.
根据美国宪法,总统选举每四年举行一次。

6. spin v. 使…旋转
例句：She got up and spun a little turn.
她站起来转了一小圈。

7. meaningless adj. 毫无意义的;毫无目的的;无价值的;不重要的;无所谓的
例句：Life seemed on a sudden empty and meaningless.
生活似乎突然显得空洞而无聊。

8. suggestive adj. 使人产生邪念(尤指淫乱思想)的
例句：His suggestive remarks shocked the young lady.
他那挑逗的话使那位小姐感到愤慨。

9. quiz n. 问答比赛(游戏)
例句：He took part in a television quiz and won a prize.
他参加了一个电视知识竞赛并得了奖。

10. approve vt.批准, 通过
例句：The minister approved the building plan.
部长批准了该建筑计划。

11. separation n. 分离,分开,隔开
例句：After a long separation, they held a glad meeting.
阔别多年之后,他们举行了一个令人愉快的聚会。