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VOA慢速英语:Wilma Rudolph, 1940-1994: "The Fastest Woman in the World"
1. brace n. 托架, 支架
例句:The table is shaky because the braces are loose.
这张桌子摇摇晃晃, 因为支架全松了。
2. coach vt. 训练; 辅导
例句:He coaches people for TOEFL examinations.
他指导人准备托福考试。
3. acquire vt.获得, 得到, 养成
例句:His character acquired him a good name.
他的品格使他得到好名声。
4. dash n. 短距离赛跑
例句:The contestants lined up for the 100-yard dash.
参赛选手列队参加100码短跑。
5. appear vi. (在公开场合、当众)露面,公开出现;来到
例句:She appears on TV at seven every evening.
她每晚7点在电视上露面。
6. respect vt.尊重, 敬佩
例句:He is highly respected by everyone for his integrity.
他因其清廉而深受大家的尊敬。
7. equality n. 平等;均等;相等
例句:They are fighting for the equality of women.
她们在为争取男女平等而奋斗。
8. separate v. 分开, 隔离
例句:The war separated many families.
战争使许多家庭离散。
9. overcome vt. 战胜;克服
例句:The learner of a second language has many obstacles to overcome.
第二语言学习者有许多障碍要克服。
10. barrier n. 障碍, 隔阂
例句:Lack of confidence is the biggest barrier to investment in the region.
缺乏信心是在这一地区投资的最大障碍。
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