和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Hungry for Wealth, Gold Seekers Once Rushed to Canada’s Northwest

2012-11-16来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. discovery n. 发现
例句:His discovery resounded through the world.
他的发现轰动全世界。

2. successful adj. 成功的
例句:What is a successful man like?
什么是成功的人?

3. claim vt. 要求
例句:You can claim for damage.
你可以要求赔偿损害金。

4. excite vt. 刺激
例句:We were warned by the doctors not to excite him.
医生警告我们不要刺激他。

5. explain vt. 解释
例句:Would you please explain the theme in detail? 
您是否能详细地说明一下主题? 

6. involve vt. 牵涉
例句:Please don't involve me in your emotional problems.
请不要把我到你的情感问题中。

7. increase vt. 提高
例句:The workers asked for an increase in their pay.
工人们要求提高工资。