VOA慢速英语:Three Stories about Expressing Faith in America

1. popularity n. 普及,流行;大众化
例句：Golf has gained popularity among the wealthy in my country.
高尔夫球已在我国富有的人中流行起来。

2. religion n. 宗教
例句：Buddhism is the religion founded by Buddha in North India.
佛教是佛陀创始于印度北部之宗教。

3. embassy n. 大使馆
例句: They went to a reception at the American Embassy in Moscow.
他们去参加了莫斯科的美国大使馆的招待会。

4. inspire vt. 鼓舞,激励
例句：His speech inspired us to try again.
他的演讲鼓舞了我们再作尝试。

5. retreat vi. 撤退,退却
例句：The enemy retreated after heavy losses.
敌人在重创之后撤退了。

6. respect vt. 尊敬,敬重
例句：He is highly respected by everyone for his integrity.
他因其清廉而深受大家的尊敬。

7. desire vt. 渴望;要求
例句：He desired us to leave soon.
他希望我们尽快离开。

8. renewal n. 更新;复原
例句：This renewal of acquaintance touches me. 
这段旧梦重温使我很激动。