和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Candidates Target Ohio; US Family Wealth at 1992 Levels

2012-06-16来源:VOA

 

词汇讲解:

1. private adj. 个人的,私人的
例句:That's my private view.
那是我个人的观点。

2. economy n. 节约,节省
例句:The employees of the firm practised economy in doingeverything.
该公司的雇员做任何事都厉行节约。

3. recovery n. 重获;复得
例句:An anonymous call led to the recovery of the stolen jewels.
一个匿名电话导致被盗珠宝失而复得。

4. destroy vt. 毁坏,破坏
例句:A fire destroyed the house.
一场火毁坏了那座房屋。

5. remain vi. 剩下,余留
例句:A few pears remain on the trees.
树上尚留有几颗梨子。

6. inflation n. 通货膨胀
例句:The government did nothing to curb inflation.
政府没有采取措施遏制通货膨胀。

7. impact n. 冲击,撞击,碰撞
例句:The impact of the stone against the windowpane shattered the glass.
石头撞击窗户打碎了玻璃。

8. conservative adj. 保守的,守旧的
例句:His conservative views made him unpopular.
他保守的观点使他不受欢迎。