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VOA慢速英语:Pope Francis Represents Firsts for Catholics

2013-03-16来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. elect vt.选举；挑出
例句：The people elect president in the united states.
在美国人民选举总统。

2. resign vt.辞职，放弃
例句：I shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow.
明天下午我将辞去总统职位.

3. remain vi.留下；保持
例句：We remain committed to being conformant.
我们仍努力保持一致。

4. immigrant n.移民，侨民
例句：I'm here to apply for an immigrant visa.
我想申请移民签证。

5. poverty n.贫穷；缺乏
例句：Poverty is a social problem.
贫困现象是社会问题。

6. refuse vi.拒绝，回绝
例句：How can I refuse?
我怎么能拒绝呢？