VOA慢速英语:US, Italian Hostages Killed in Anti-Terrorism Operation

词汇讲解：

1. operation n.操作，经营; 手术
例句：A good accountant can analyze an uNPRofitable operation quickly.
一名优秀的会计师能迅速分析出亏损的环节。

2. apologize vi.道歉，认错
例句：I apologize for not writing before.
我为以前没写信而道歉。

3. consider vt.考虑; 认为
例句：There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。

4. propose vt.提议，建议; 打算
例句：I'd like to propose you to our team.
我愿推荐你参加我们的球队。

5. rescue vt.营救，救援
例句：His fearless rescue saved five lives.
他勇敢地救了三个人的性命。

6. confirm vt.[法]确认，批准; 证实
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。

7. replace vt.替换; 代替
例句：We undertake to replace any product not up to the specifications.
产品不合规格，保证退换。