VOA慢速英语:U.S. Election Attention Centers on Senate Race

词汇讲解：

1. vote v.投票，选举
例句：As we can't all agree on this matter, let's vote on it. 
大家意见不一，我们表决好了。 

2. repeal vt.撤销，废除
例句：The bill seek to repeal the existing legislation. 
该议案企图废除现存的有关立法。 

3. recognize vt.认出; 识别
例句：Many harvard students recognize this.
许多哈佛学生都承认这一点。

4. isolate vt.使隔离，使孤立
例句：The white people are unable to isolate the black. 
白人不能孤立黑人。 

5. overthrow vt.打倒，推翻; 使屈服
例句：Their plot to overthrow the government was crushed. 
他们企图推翻政府的阴谋被粉碎了。 

6. claim vt.声称; 断言
例句：No one would claim that.
没有人会这样断言。

7. abuse n.滥用; 恶习
例句：Substance abuse can be deadly.
滥用药物酒精是致命的。

8. escape vi.逃脱; （气体，液体等）漏出
例句：The first to escape have the best chance.
谁第一个逃跑，谁的机会就最大。