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VOA慢速英语:A National Anthem Is Born During War of 1812 - The Making of a Nation No.38

2013-07-25来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. withdrew v.取[收]回
例句：At its april policy meeting the bank withdrew its pledge not to raise rates.
在4月的政策会议上，央行收回了其不加息的承诺。

2. protect vt.保护，保卫
例句：We must protect the integrity of patents.
我们必须保护专利的完整性。

3. explode vi.爆[突]发
例句：Man, I feel like my head is going to explode.
哥们，我觉得我的头就要爆炸了。

4. oppose vt.反对，抗争
例句：Many fishermen oppose such restrictions.
很多渔民反对这类的限制。

5. release vt.释放；放开
例句：It helps quiet the mind and release anxious thoughts.
它有助于平静思想和释放意念。

6. conflict vi.抵触；争斗
例句：Are trade and environment in conflict?
贸易和环境有冲突吗？

7. promise n.许诺；希望
例句：He did not wait long before fulfilling his promise.
没过多久他就兑现了他的诺言。