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VOA慢速英语:Sleeping and Dreaming of Comets

2013-11-12来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. observe vt. 观察；研究
例句：I observe that this seems a fine distinction.
我注意到，这似乎是一个很细微的区别。

2. criticize vt. 分析，评估
例句：Traditionally people don't like to criticize, either.
传统上来说，人们也不喜欢批评。

3. explain vt.讲解，解释
例句：How to explain the rumors?
如何解释这个传言呢？

4. observation n.观察；观察力
例句：What observation can you make?
你可以观察到什么？

5. threaten vt. 预示（某事）；恐吓
例句：He can even threaten to call the deal off.
他甚至还可以威胁要取消这笔交易。

6. urge vt.催促；推进
例句：Reformers urge the break-up of japan's power monopolies.
革新人士敦促打日本打破能源垄断局势。