和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Obama Says His Path 'Leads to a Better Place'

2012-09-08来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. vote n. 投票;表决;选举
例句:The matter will be decided by vote.
此事将投票表决。

2. economy n. 节约,节省
例句:The employees of the firm practised economy in doing everything.
该公司的雇员做任何事都厉行节约。

3. impact n.  冲击,撞击,碰撞
例句:The impact of the stone against the windowpane shattered the glass.
石头撞击窗户打碎了玻璃。

4. pursuit n. 追踪,追击
例句:He was captured without much pursuit.
没有经过多少追捕就把他捉住了。

5. rescue vt. 援救;营救;挽救
例句:He rescued three children from the burning building.
他从失火的建筑物内救出了三个孩子。

6. survey vt. 俯视,眺望,环视
例句:From the top of the hill you can survey the whole city.
从山顶上你可以俯瞰整个城市。

7. release vt. 释放,解放
例句:Release the dog. He has been chained up for hours.
放开这条狗。它已被拴了好几小时了。