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VOA慢速英语:Southeastern US Recovering from Deadly Tornadoes

2014-05-20来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. include vt.包括; 包含
例句：That can include the happiness of our children.
其中也包括孩子们的快乐。

2. suspend vt.暂停; 延缓
例句：Their action forced honda to suspend operations at two assembly plants.
佛山罢工迫使本田暂停了两家整车装配工厂的生产。

3. extend vt. 延伸; 扩大
例句：Mobile-phone firms will extend credit.
移动电话公司将扩大贷款规模。

4. expert n.专家，能手
例句：Configuration is a necessity for expert users.
对于专家用户来说，配置是必需的。

5. confirm vt.[法]确认，批准
例句：This year seemed only to confirm pre-existing trends.
今年似乎只是对之前趋势的一种确定。

6. define vt.规定; 使明确
例句：Don't let others define you.
不要让别人定义你。

7. require vt.要求; 需要
例句：Another option is to require regular inspections.
另一种选择则是要求进行定期检查。

8. examine vt.检查，调查
例句：He was unable to examine the issue with detachment.
他不能客观公正地调查这一问题。