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VOA慢速英语:Fred Astaire, 1899-1987: His acting, singing and dancing changed the American motion picture

2012-07-23来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. perform vt. 履行;执行
例句：The young doctor performed the heart operation.
这位年轻医生为病人做了心脏手术。

2. throughout prep 遍及,遍布
例句：The National Day was celebrated throughout the country.
全国都在庆祝国庆日。

3. 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。

4. 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。

5. award vt. 授予,给予
例句：Phil was awarded the top prize.
菲尔获得头奖。

6. disappoint vt. 使失望
例句：He was disappointed that other guests were not coming.
其他客人没有来,他感到失望。