VOA慢速英语:American History: George W. Bush’s First Term

1. principle n. 原则;原理
例句：I take this seriously. It's a matter of principle.
我对此很认真。这是原则问题。

2. domestic adj. 国家的;国内的
例句：The meeting concerns both foreign and domestic policies.
会议关系到国内外政策。

3. declaration n. 宣告;宣言
例句：His attempt to sweep away all preconceptions and prejudiceswas a clear declaration of revolt from the past .
他企图清除一切先入之见和偏见，这明确宣告了他对过去的反叛。

4. consider vt. 考虑,细想
例句：I've begun to consider what to do next.
我已在考虑下一步该怎么办。

5. promise vt.允诺,答应
例句：Give me your promise that you'll never be late again.
答应我你绝不再迟到了。

6. insignificant adj. 小的;地位低微的
例句：This problem was insignificant compared to others she faced.
这一问题与她面临的其他问题比较起来算不得什么。

7. religious adj. 宗教的,宗教上
例句：Our parents were very religious and very patriotic.
我们的父母非常虔诚,非常爱国。

8. protest vi. 抗议,反对
例句：Crowds of pacifists protested against the war.
成群的和平主义者抗议这场战争。

9. approval n. 批准;认可
例句：The plan had the approval of the school authorities.
计划得到学校当局的认可。

10. retirement n. 退休;退职
例句：She took to painting after retirement.
她退休后爱上绘画。