和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Now on the iPad: Apps for Orangutans

2013-02-12来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. orangutan n. 猩猩
例句:Wasn't she terrified to find an orangutan in her apartment?
她发现房间里有只猩猩有没有吓一跳?

2. provide vt. 提供,供给
例句:We will provide suppressing fire!
我们会提供压制火力!

3. awareness n.察觉,觉悟
例句:A growing awareness of the problem.
对这个问题日益增强的意识。

4. urge vt.催促;推进
例句:I urge you to see a doctor immediately!
我劝你马上去看医生!

5. enclosure n.圈占;围绕
例句:A public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs.
为离群或没有执照的狗而建造的公众的围栏。

6. accustome vt.使习惯
例句:They had to accustom themselves to the hot weather.
他们不得不使自己习惯于炎热的天气。