和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:New Findings About Loss of Bees

2012-04-04来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. shrink vi. 变少,变瘦
例句:When his influence began to shrink, his wealth also decreased.
当他的影响缩小时,他的财富也减少了。

2. propose vt. 提议,建议,提出
例句:It was proposed we go to the station to meet our guests.
有人建议我们去车站接客人。

3. absorb vt. 吸收
例句:Cotton gloves absorb sweat. 
棉手套吸汗。 

4. produce vt. 生产
例句:The factory produces 1,000 cars a week.
这家工厂每星期生产一千辆轿车。

5. dispute vi. 争论;争执
例句:It is ridiculous to dispute about such things.
争论这类事情真是可笑

6. ban vt. 禁止
例句:Swimming is banned in this lake.
这个湖里不准游泳。