VOA慢速英语:Celebrating the Life of Abraham Lincoln

1. recitation n.朗诵; 背诵
例句：I would stand quietly in the background, often with a koran in my hand, checking his recitation carefully.
我经常会手拿一本古兰经，静静地站在背后，仔细核对他的背诵。

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

3. believe vt.相信; 以为
例句：And I believe we can.
我相信我们能够做到。

4. conceive vi.怀孕; 设想
例句：Conceive it first in your own mind.
在你自己的脑海里设想一下。

5. dedicate vt.奉献，献身
例句：To her I dedicate this book.
我把这本书献给她。

6. struggle vi.搏斗; 奋斗
例句：Outsiders found the struggle inspirational.
旁观者视斗争是鼓舞人心的。

7. bestride vt.骑; 高踞…之上，横跨
例句：Dare to bestride barriers I have confronted.
敢于横跨我曾经面对的重重障碍。