和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Ethic Violence in Kenya Raises Concerns Among Investors

2012-09-15来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. confidence n. 自信,信心,把握
例句:He lacks confidence in himself.
他缺少自信。

2. trust n. 信任,信赖
例句:I have no trust in him.
我不信任他。

3. delay vt. 延缓;使延期
例句:The accident delayed the train for two hours.
事故使火车耽搁了两小时。

4. conscious adj. 神志清醒的,有知觉的
例句:She may become conscious before morning.
她天亮前可能恢复知觉。

5. escape vi. 逃跑;逃脱
例句:The soldier escaped from the enemy's prison.
这个士兵从敌人的监狱里逃了出来。

6. prevent vt. 防止,预防
例句:Vitamin C is supposed to prevent colds.
维生素C被认为能预防感冒。

7. cause vt. 导致,使发生,引起
例句:What caused him to quit his job?
是什么原因使他辞职的?