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VOA慢速英语:Whigs See a Chance to Defeat President Van Buren - The Making of a Nation No. 50: Martin Van

2013-12-12来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. exchange vt.交换，互换
例句：We shake hands and exchange addresses.
我们挥手告别并交换地址。

2. assist vt.帮助; 援助
例句：How may I assist you?
有什么可以帮助您？

3. declare vt.宣布; 声明
例句：When do we declare victory?
什么时候我们能宣布胜利？

4. propose vt.提议，建议
例句：I generally do not like to propose bans.
我通常不喜欢提议实施交易禁令。

5. expand vt.使…变大; 扩张; 详述
例句：Wilber wants to expand this view.
维尔伯想要扩展这个观点。

6. preserve vt.保护; 保持
例句：Who could want to preserve that?
谁会想要维持这种局面？

7. struggle vi.搏斗; 奋斗
例句：Why should we struggle so?
我们为什么要如此奋斗？

8. celebrate vt.庆祝; 歌颂
例句：Young people should celebrate pension reform.
年轻人应该庆祝退休金改革。