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1. entertainment n.娱乐，消遣
例句：The other two are mass entertainment and niche programming.
另外两个战略是大众娱乐和小众节目。

2. extend vt. 延伸; 扩大
例句：Their magazines extend their dominance.
他们的杂志扩展了他们的市场领域。

3. celebrate vt.庆祝; 歌颂
例句：Families always celebrate thanksgiving together.
家家总是一起庆祝感恩节。

4. intellectual adj.智力的; 有才智的
例句：We need people with emotional and intellectual stamina.
我们需要他们具备情感和智力方面的耐久性。

5. discomfort n.不舒适，不舒服
例句：She suffered great discomfort because her shoes were too tight. 
她那双鞋子太紧,使她极不舒服。 

6. survive vi.幸存，活下来
例句：Would the single market survive?
单一的市场是否能存活？

7. represent vt.表现，象征
例句：Now that would represent real progress.
这将代表真正的进步。

8. elect vt.选举; 挑出
例句：The swiss government will elect a new snb president.
瑞士政府将通过选举产生一名新央行行长。