和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Will UN Peace Plan Work in Syria?

2012-04-07来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. propose vt. 提议
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

2. urge vt. 催促;力劝
例句:They urged us to go at once.
他们催促我们马上去。

3. opposition n. 反对;反抗
例句:The new tax program met with fierce opposition.
新的征税计划遭到强烈反对。

4. receive vt. 收到
例句:I've just received a telegram.
我刚收到一份电报。

5. refugee n. 难民;流亡者
例句:Many refugees came from Europe to America.
很多难民从欧洲来到美国。

6. retake vt. 再拿;再取
例句:He persisted in asking his teacher to retake the test. 
他坚持要求老师重考。 

7. conflict n. 冲突,抵触
例句:This is an irreconcilable conflict.
这是一个不可调和的矛盾。

8. pressure n. 压力;压迫
例句:He works well under pressure.
他在有压力的情况下工作很出色。

9. violence n. 暴力,暴力行为
例句:The dictator ruled with violence.
独裁者实施暴政。

10. reach vt. 到达;达到
例句:When will they reach Los Angeles?
他们什么时候抵达洛杉矶?