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VOA慢速英语:WHO Anti-Smoking Guidelines Could Prevent 13 Million Deaths in China

2014-03-19来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. prevent vt.预防; 阻碍
例句：We know how to prevent malaria epidemics.
我们知道如何阻止疟疾的流行。

2. prediction n.[气]预测，预报; 预言
例句：Reagan's prediction was right on the money.
在金钱上，里根的预言是对的。

3. harm vt.伤害; 损害
例句：The eurozone's collapse would hugely harm britain's economy.
欧元区的崩溃将极大地损害英国经济。

4. force vt.强迫; 强行
例句：I can't force him to stay.
我不能强迫他暂时留下来。

5. effective adj.有效的; 起作用的
例句：Effective communication needs time management.
有效沟通需要统筹时间。

6. expect vt.期望; 预料
例句：Do not expect clear answers.
不要期待明白的答案。