和谐英语

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2012-03-23来源:VOA
词汇讲解:
1. release n. 发行,发表;发行的书(或电影等),(发布的)通讯稿,新闻稿
例句:The film is scheduled for release next month.
该片定于下月发行。

2. reap vt. 获得,得到
例句:Our firm is likely to reap a big profit this year.
今年我们公司很可能获得巨额利润。

3. character n. (小说、戏剧等的)人物,角色
例句:They are the two main characters in the play.
他们是该剧中的两个主角。

4. trample v. 踩, 踏;践踏, 蹂躏;无视;侵犯
例句:You've trampled on her feelings.
你伤害了她的感情。

5. lingering adj. 拖延的;逗留不去的
例句:Unemployment and lingering disease cooperated to make his family broken.
失业加上长期的疾病,使他倾家荡产。

6. attachment n. 情感,爱慕;忠诚
例句:She formed a strong attachment for him.
她对他产生了热烈的爱慕之情。

7. tiredness n. 疲劳;倦怠
例句:Tiredness can seriously impair your ability to drive.
疲劳会大大影响你的驾驶能力。

8. attempt n. 尝试, 试图, 企图
例句:After repeated attempts they finally succeeded.
经过反复尝试, 他们终于成功了。

9. deserve v. 应受报答,应得报酬,应受赏(或罚)
例句:He has been recognized as he deserves.
他得到了应受的报答。

10. 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。