和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Do Sex Strikes Work?

2012-09-05来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. strike vt. 打,击,攻击
例句:He was struck by lightning.
他被闪电击中。

2. resign vt. 放弃,辞去
例句:The general resigned his commission.
将军辞去了他的职务。

3. support vt. 支撑,支托,扶持
例句:The old man entered the room supported by his grandson.
老人由孙子扶着进了房间。 
 
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. proportion n. 比例;比率
例句:The proportion of imports to exports is worrying the government.
进出口的比例令政府担忧。

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

7. respect n. 敬重,尊敬
例句:They treated me with respect.
他们对我很敬重。