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VOA慢速英语:How the Edsel Became 'an Edsel'
2011-10-24来源:VOA
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词汇讲解:
1. colossal adj. 巨大的;庞大的
例句:This is indeed a colossal success.
这确实是个巨大的成功。
2. controversial adj. 有争议的, 引起争议的
例句:The topic of argument is controversial.
这个议题是很有争议的。
3. headquarters n. (机构, 企业等的)总部, 总店
例句:The headquarters of the trade is[are] in London.
贸易总部在伦敦。
4. question vt. 对(某事物)表示[感到]怀疑
例句:He questioned whether she could have arrived in time.
他怀疑她是否能准时到达。
5. lack vt.缺乏; 缺少
例句:I lack words with which to express my thanks.
我无法以言语来表达我的感激之情。
6. lubricate vt. 加油润滑
例句:Gear must be properly lubricated.
齿轮必须适当地加油润滑。
7. mash vt. 把…捣成泥;压碎
例句:You can help mash up the potatoes for me.
你可以帮我把马铃薯捣烂。
8. shift v. 改变, 变换, 转移, 移动;去掉; 摆脱掉;换挡
例句:The thieves couldn't shift any of those stolen colour televisions.
这伙盗贼无法把任何一部偷来的彩色电视机脱手。
9. unique adj. 独一无二的, 仅有的, 惟一的;异常的, 特有的, 少见的
例句:The tranquil beauty of the village scenery is unique.
这乡村景色的宁静是绝无仅有的。
10. feature n. 特征, 特色
例句:The island's chief feature was its beauty.
这个岛的主要特色是风景秀丽。
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