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VOA慢速英语:American History: Life in the U.S. After the 9/11 Attacks
词汇讲解:
1. express vt. 表达,陈述
例句:Really, I hardly know how to express my gratitude.
我真不知道如何表达我的感激之情。
2. freedom n. 自由;独立自主
例句:I did not submit to having my freedom limited.
我不甘于我的自由受到限制。
3. include vt. 包括,包含
例句:The price includes both house and furniture.
价钱包括房子和家具。
4. explode vt. 使爆炸;使爆发;使突发
例句:The terrorists exploded a bomb in a store.
恐怖分子在一家商店引爆了一枚炸弹。
5. attack vt. 进攻,袭击
例句:The enemy attacked our airport all night.
敌人彻夜都在攻击我们的机场。
6. retreat vi. 退避,躲避
例句:I will not retreat from my commitments.
我不会躲避承诺的义务。
7. foundation n. 基础;基本原则
例句:That rumor has no foundation in fact.
那谣传没有事实根据
8. engage vt. 吸引;占用(时间、精力等)
例句:The book engaged my full attention.
这本书把我完全吸引住了。
9. explain vt. 解释;说明;阐明
例句:He explained that he had been cheated.
他解释说他是上当受骗了。
10. detain vt. 留住;使耽搁
例句:Allow me to detain you for a moment.
请允许我耽搁你一会儿。
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