和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:A Soccer Ball That Gives You Energy -- Really

2011-11-14来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. portable adj. 便于携带的; 手提式的; 轻便的
例句:I have a portable typewriter.
我有一个便携式打字机。

2. transfer vt. 搬;转换;调动
例句:She has been transferred to another department.
她已被调往另一部门。

3. harness vt.给(马等)装上挽具;治理, 利用
例句:They will harness the sun's energy to heat homes.
他们将利用太阳能为住宅供暖。

4. store vt. 储藏; 存放
例句:Water is stored against the dry season.
蓄水以备旱季使用。

5. plug v. 插上插头
例句:The girl let her mother plug in the TV set.
女孩叫母亲插上电视机的插头。

6. beneficial adj. 有益的, 有利的
例句:I hope your holiday will be beneficial to you.
我希望你的假期会对你有益。

7. power vt. 用发动机发动;给…提供动力
例句:The aircraft is powered by three jet engines.
这架飞机由三台喷气发动机驱动。

8. shortage n. 缺少,不足,匮乏
例句:There is a shortage of salt in this country.
这个国家缺少盐。

9. alternative n. 供选择的东西(或办法等)
例句:What alternatives are there?
还有什么可选择的?

10. shine vi. 发光;照耀
例句:The sun shone bright and warm.
阳光灿烂和煦。