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VOA慢速英语:From Traditional to 'Freak,' the Evolution in American Folk Music

2014-03-03来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. explore vi.勘查，探测
例句：Give yourself permission to explore.
给自己探索的机会。

2. popularize vt.使受欢迎; 普及
例句：The series of books gained applause. We decided to popularize the method.
这套书出版以来，在市场上反应良好，我们决定推广这种学习方法。

3. influence n.影响; 势力
例句：Institutions also influence saving behaviour.
机构也能够影响储蓄习惯。

4. relief n.宽慰，安心
例句：Relief in the markets lasted only hours.
市场紧张局势的缓解只持续了几个小时。

5. protest n.抗议; 反对
例句：They intend to protest again.
他们准备再次举行抗议。

6. available adj.可用的; 有空的
例句：There are many validated assessments available.
有多种有效的评估手段。