和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:American English Becoming More Popular in Hong Kong

2013-11-07来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. concern vt.涉及,关系到
例句:Inflation is always a cause for concern.
通货膨胀一直都是人们关心的话题。

2. dominance n.优势;支配
例句:We have got used to expansion and dominance.
我们必须习惯资源的膨胀和支配。

3. observer n.遵守者,观察者
例句:Mr magnus is a veteran observer who has seen a few market cycles.
马格努斯是位资深观察家,已见证了市场几度起伏。

4. increase vt. 增加,增大
例句:They also increase alertness and energy.
它们也能提高机敏性和精力。

5. traditional adj.传统的;口传的
例句:Yet the room itself is traditional.
但房间本身却很传统。

6. accent n.重音;口音
例句:Her accent is the twang of the not-quiteessex girl.
她的口音并不完全是埃塞克斯人的口音。