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VOA慢速英语:Life Expectancy Gap Widens Between Women in Rich and Poor Countries

2013-10-02来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. confirm vt.[法]确认，批准
例句：I'm calling to confirm our lunche on appointment.
我打电话来，是想确定一下我们约好吃饭的事。

2. prevent vt.预防；阻碍
例句：The repercussion s are hard to prevent.
这种反响是很难阻止的。

3. examine vt.检查，调查
例句：Norwegians examine how much tax the oil industry pays.
挪威人检查石油工业上缴了多少税款。

4. treat vt.处理；探讨
例句：I trust you'll treat her well.
我相信你会对她好好照料。

5. expect vt.期望；预料
例句：Some pundits expect the dollar's woes to continue.
一些权威人士预期美元颓势还将继续。

6. include vt.包括；包含
例句：What questions do you include?
你在其中包含了哪些问题？