和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Making of a Nation: 18th Century Conflicts in Europe

2013-06-13来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. settle vt.解决;安排
例句:I can't make up my mind where to settle.
我不能决定定居何处。

2. decide vt.决定;决心
例句:You just decide that?
你就这么决定了?

3. claim vt.声称;断言
例句:Do I claim parcels here?
我在这里认领包裹吗?

4. attempt vt.试图;尝试
例句:He was foiled in his attempt.
他的企图成为泡影了。

5. surrender vi.投降;屈服
例句:You want earth to surrender?
你想让地球投降?

6. historical adj.历史的,历史上的
例句:That was the biggest loss.this has a historical character.
这是最大的损失。这有一个历史人物。