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VOA慢速英语:US Faces Worst Drought in 56 Years

2012-07-24来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. improve vt. 改进,改善;增进
例句：He put forward a plan for improving the rate of production.
他提出了一个提高生产率的计划。

2. intensify vt. 加强,增强;使变激烈
例句：His absence only intensified her longing.
他不在身边唯使她愈益渴念。

3. affect vt. 影响;对...发生作用
例句：The amount of rain affects the growth of crops.
雨量影响作物的生长。

4. reduce vt. 减少;缩小;降低
例句：He is trying to reduce expenses.
他正试图减少开支。

5. predict vt. 预言;预料
例句：He predicted that an earthquake was imminent.
他预言即将发生地震。

6. assistance n. 援助,帮助
例句：Your technical assistance in the project is greatly appreciated.
您对这个项目的技术援助大受赞赏。