和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:American Teenagers Making a Difference

2014-05-16来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. aggressive 侵略的,侵犯的
例句:A normally aggressive press has been cowed.
向来态度挑衅的报业已经偃旗息鼓。

2. diagnose vt.诊断; 判断
例句:Itcould also help doctors diagnose illnesses.
它也能协助医生诊断病情。

3. urge vt.催促; 推进
例句:Some americans urge a stronger response.
一些美国人敦促对中国予以更强硬的回应。

4. identify vt.识别,认出
例句:Identify what your avoidance behavior is.
确定你的逃避行为是什么。

5. employ vt.雇用; 使用
例句:It also may employ people to construct or distribute advertising.
它还可以雇用人来制作和分发广告。

6. effluent adj.发出的,流出的
例句:The resulting effluent is then diluted upon combination with the total plant effluent.
所得的排出水与全厂排水汇合而被稀释。