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VOA慢速英语:Abolitionists and Amistad Raise Slavery Issue
词汇讲解:
1. defeat vt.击败,战胜
例句:We will surely defeat corruption.
我们也肯定会将打败腐败。
2. resolve vt.使消释; 使分解
例句:How to resolve this contradiction?
怎么解决这个矛盾呢?
3. compromise vi.折中解决; 妥协
例句:Mr obama has tried harder to compromise.
奥巴马总统曾艰难地尝试让步。
4. survival n.幸存,生存
例句:I see it as an attempt at survival.
我则把它看成存活下去的尝试。
5. permit vt.许可,准许
例句:The u.s. has been pressing beijing to permit publication.
美国一直施压要求北京方面允许该分析报告出版。
6. delay vt.延期,推迟
例句:Senior officials blame germany for the delay.
欧盟高级官员指责德国拖延兑现承诺。
7. explain vt. 讲解,解释
例句:Consider using pictures to explain ideas.
尽量使用图片来进行说明。
8. enforce vt.强迫服从; 实施
例句:Police strictly enforce these speed limits with hefty fines.
警方以巨额罚款来执行这些限速措施。
9. avoid vt.避开,避免
例句:Use a sharp knife to avoid damage.
用锋利的刀来防止损伤。
10. extension n.伸展,扩大
例句:Mr obama also sought a big extension of medicaid.
奥巴马还准备对医疗补助制度进行一番延伸。
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