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VOA慢速英语:Change in Work Schedule Could Cure 'Social Jet Lag'

2015-05-01来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. extreme adj. 极端的，过激的;极限的
例句：This reflects extreme pessimism about the global economy.
这反映了对全球经济的极端悲观情绪。

2. improve vt.提高（土地、地产）的价值;利用（机会）
例句：I can' t hold out much hope that the weather will improve.
对于天气会变好我们不能过于乐观。

3. convince vt. 使相信，说服
例句：He tried to convince them of the safety of travelling by airplane.
他想要使他们相信乘飞机旅行的安全。

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