VOA慢速英语:Greek Protests Intensify, But So Is Pressure on Europe’s Banks

词汇讲解：

1. 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。

2. march vi. 游行示威(或抗议)
例句：The crowds of demonstrators marched down the main street.
成群的示威者沿大街游行。

3. creditor n.债权人;债主
例句：They agreed to repay their creditors over a period of three years.
他们同意3年内向债主还清欠款。

4. wage n.工资
例句：When wages are high, prices are high.
工资高, 物价也会相对的高。

5. widespread adj. 分布广的; 普遍的, 广泛的
例句：English is a widespread language.
英语是一种很普及的语言。

6. strike n. 罢工[课, 市]
例句：A strike has shut down several car factories.
罢工使好几家汽车厂停工。

7. doubt vt.怀疑, 疑惑
例句：We don't doubt that he can do a good job of it.
我们并不怀疑他能把这事做得很好。

8. review vt. 回顾
例句：Before falling asleep, Helen reviewed the day's happenings.
海伦在入睡以前回想了当天发生的事情。

9. provide vt. 提供
例句：On Sundays his landlady provided dinner as well as breakfast.
星期天,他的女房东不但供给早餐,还供给晚餐。

10. asset n. 资产, 财产
例句：The bank has assets of more than ￡1 billion.
该银行有十亿多英镑的资产。