VOA慢速英语:A Time Capsule of the United States between the Two World Wars

1. explore vt. 探测;探勘
例句：They explored this desert region in 1923.
他们于一九二三年在这荒漠地区探险。

2. synopsis n. 概要
例句：The synopsis of the book is very good. 
这本书的梗概非常好。 

3. defeat vt. 战胜,击败
例句：The French defeated the English troops.
法国人打败了英国军队。

4. recognize vt. 认出,识别
例句：The policeman recognized her as a pickpocket.
警察认出她是个小偷。

5. discuss vt. 讨论,商谈
例句：They discussed how to promote cooperation between the twocountries.
他们讨论如何促进两国间的合作。

6. progressive adj. 进步的;先进的
例句：He was a progressive thinker.
他是个进步的思想家。

7. restore vt. 恢复
例句：The army was called in to restore law and order to theplace.
军队被召来恢复该地治安。

8. blame vt. 责备,指责
例句：He blamed you for the neglect of duty.
他责备你怠忽职守。

9. endure vt. 忍耐,忍受
例句：The old man had to endure a toothache.
这位老人不得不忍受牙痛。

10. assert vt. 断言,声称
例句：She asserted her innocence.
她宣称她是清白的。