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2. praise vt.称赞, 赞赏；赞美; 颂扬; 崇拜
例句：He was praised for his neat and careful work.
他因工作认真、利索而受到赞扬。

3. influential adj. 有很大影响的,有权势的，有支配力的
例句：The fact is influential in reaching a decision.
这一因素对做出决定是有影响的。

4. noted adj. 闻名的;著名的,（以…）见称
例句：The cook is noted for his cake.
这个厨师以做蛋糕而著名。

5. fame n. 名声, 名望
例句：Her chief fame rests on her several films.
她的名声主要来自她的几部影片。

6. finance vt.为…供给资金, 从事金融活动
例句：Who finances this organization?
谁给这个组织提供资金?

7. adventure n.冒险活动; 冒险经历; 奇遇；冒险, 刺激
例句：All the children listened to his adventures with eager attention.
孩子们注意力十分集中地听他讲他的冒险经历。

8. release vt.释放; 放开；发布; 发行; 发售
例句：A new movie is to be released tonight.
今晚要发行一部新电影。

9. nominate vt.提名…为候选人; 任命
例句：I nominate Bill as the club president.
我提名比尔为俱乐部主席候选人。

10. privilege n. 特权;优特
例句：He enjoys diplomatic privileges.
他享有外交特权。