和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Weighs Options as Islamic Militants Advance

2014-08-08来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. capture vt.俘获; 夺取
例句:It's easier to capture a fort from inside. 
堡垒更容易从内部攻破。 

2. solution n.解决; 溶解
例句:This is a dilute solution.
这是一种稀释溶液。

3. coordinate vt.使协调,使调和; 整合
例句:You should coordinate with each other, not counteract each other's efforts. 
你们俩要相互照应,不要相互拆台。 

4. appeal vi.(迫切)要求; 有吸引力; 求助(于); 提请注意
例句:Parish conservatives want to appeal.
保守派教会意欲上诉。

5. withdrawal n.移开; 撤回
例句:The U.S. army will complete the phased withdrawal in four months. 
美国军队将在四个月内完成分阶段撤军。 

6. excuse n.借口,托辞
例句:Nothing can excuse such irresponsible behaviour. 
没有理由可以为这样不负责任的行为辩解。