和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Postal Service Wants Congress to Make Changes to Its Business Model

2012-08-31来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. expect vt. 预料;预期
例句:He expected to finish the work by March.
他预期三月份完成这项工作。

2. appoint vt. 任命,指派
例句:They appointed him (to be) manager.
他们任命他为经理。

3. injure vt. 伤害;损害;毁坏
例句:I hope I didn't injure her feelings.
我希望我没有伤害她的感情。 
 
4. delay vt. 耽搁;延误
例句:The accident delayed the train for two hours.
事故使火车耽搁了两小时。

5. receive vt. 收到,接到
例句:I've just received a telegram.
我刚收到一份电报。

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。