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VOA慢速英语:Movie Star, Comedian Robin Williams Dead at 63

2014-08-12来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. suicide n.自杀; 自杀者
例句：Her suicide was motivated by desperation.
她自杀的诱因是自暴自弃。

2. depression n.萎靡不振，沮丧
例句：Exercise can also help depression.
锻炼还能帮助缓解抑郁。

3. gain vt. 获得; 赢得
例句：Texas could gain as many as three seats.
德克萨斯州可能增加多至3个席位。

4. respect vt.尊重; 尊敬
例句：Its aim is to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
它的目的是要尊重各国的主权和领土完整。

5. performance n.履行; 性能; 表现; 演出
例句：His performance gripped the audience.
他的表演深深地吸引住观众。