VOA慢速英语:Rolling Stone's Mistaken Story of a Rape 'Was Avoidable'

词汇讲解：

1. describe vt. 描写，形容;叙述
例句：It is very difficult to describe my joy in words.
我的快乐难以用语言来形容。

2. investigate vt.调查;审查
例句：The detective was sent to investigate the crime.
那位侦探被派去调查该罪行。

3. avoid vt.避开，避免
例句：Let us avoid false expectations.
让我们避免不切实际的想法。

4. explain vt. 解释
例句：Please explain yourself.
请你把意思说清楚。

5. confirm vt. 确认
例句：I just want to confirm that the arrangements have been made.
我要确认所有计划都安排好了。

6. withdraw vt. 撤走;拿走
例句：We would rather withdraw the draft resolution than amend it.
与其修改草案，不如予以撤回。

7. fear vt.畏惧;害怕
例句：I fear I must trouble you to come upstairs.
我恐怕要麻烦你上楼来一趟。