和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Jakarta Student Rape Puts Spotlight on Indonesian Sex Abuse

2014-05-15来源:VOA

 

词汇讲解:

1. arrest vt.逮捕,拘捕
例句:Attempts are being made to arrest the spread of the disease. 
现正设法遏止这种疾病的蔓延. 

2. abuse n.滥用; 恶习
例句:Victims tend to minimize the abuse.
受害者对虐待有极度轻视的倾向。

3. identify vt.识别,认出
例句:How does your team identify that leader?
你的团队如何识别领导者?

4. prevent vt.预防; 阻碍
例句:Past hurts prevent future relationships.
过去的伤害阻碍进一步的关系。

5. dependable adj.可信赖的,可靠的
例句:This market power translates into dependable profit margins.
这种强势的市场格局保证了可靠的利润率。

6. dishonor n.<商>(票据的)拒付
例句:If a person has no money in the bank, the bank will dishonor his checks.
如果一个人在银行里没有存款,那银行将拒绝支付他的支票。