VOA慢速英语:“Buffalo Bill” Cody, 1846-1917: He Represented the Spirit and Tradition of the American West

词汇讲解：

1. influence n. 影响,作用
例句：The influence of climate on crops are self-evident.
气候对农作物的影响是不证自明的。

2. tradition n. 传统
例句：My parents did their best to keep up the family tradition.
我的父母为了保持家庭的传统竭尽全力。

3. powerful adj. 强有力的,强大的
例句：He had broad shoulders and powerful arms.
他肩膀宽大,双臂有力。

4. protect vt. 保护,防护
例句：May God protect you from harm.
愿上帝保佑你免受伤害。

5. individual adj. 个人的,个体
例句：The director of the factory felt no individual responsibility for the deficit.
厂长觉得工厂亏损没有任何个人责任。

6. assist vt. 帮助,协助
例句：We asked him to assist us in designing a new bridge.
我们请他帮助我们设计一座新桥。

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

8. combine vt. 使结合;使联合
例句：Some films combine education with recreation.
有些电影把教育与娱乐结合起来。