VOA慢速英语:Training as a Mascot; One-Day Makeovers for Streets

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. explain vt. 解释;说明;阐明
例句：He explained that he had been cheated.
他解释说他是上当受骗了。

3. create vt. 创造;创作;设计
例句：An artist should create beautiful things.
一个艺术家应该创造美丽的东西。

4. approval vt. 批准;认可
例句：The plan had the approval of the school authorities.
计划得到学校当局的认可。

5. effective adj. 有效的
例句：Window screens are effective in keeping out mosquitoes.
纱窗能有效地挡住蚊子。

6. promote vt. 晋升
例句：He certainly ought to be promoted.
他应该要提升。

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

8. raise vt. 举起,抬起
例句：He raised his glass and said: "Your health, Carl."
他举起了杯子说道:"祝你健康,卡尔。"