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VOA慢速英语:Children’s Story: ‘John Henry’

2012-10-06来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. traditional adj. 传统的；口传的；
例句：Do you like traditional chinese furniture?
你喜欢中国传统家具吗？

2. create vt. 创造，创作
例句：Some people tried to create confusion.
有些人设法制造混乱。

3. extend vt. 延伸；扩大；推广
例句：Find the controls that extend the bridge.
找出控制器把桥延伸出去。

4. breathe vi. 呼吸；活着
例句：We usually breathe through the nostrils.
我们通常经由鼻孔呼吸。

5. drill vt. 钻（孔）；打（眼）；
例句：We shall drill many wells in this area.
我们将在这个地区钻许多井。

6. replace vt. 替换；代替；
例句：John will replace him as manager.
约翰将代替他担任经理。

7. adapte vi. 适应于
例句：Who can adapt themselves to environment better?
谁更能适应环境？