和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:FIFA Re-Elect Blatter Despite Corruption Scandal

2015-05-30来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. resign vt.辞职; 放弃; 屈从
例句:The lash of public opinion compelled him to resign.
舆论的严厉指责迫使他辞职。

2. opponent n.对手; 敌手; 反对者
例句:He skirmished with his opponent.
他跟他的对手发生小冲突。

3. responsibility n.责任; 职责; 负责任
例句:Are you willing to accept responsibility?
你愿意承担责任吗?

4. pretend vt.装扮; 假装,伪装
例句:Let's pretend (that) we are pirates.
让我们玩假装海盗的游戏吧!

5. overcome vt.战胜,克服
例句:We can overcome any difficulty.
我们能战胜任何困难。

6. examine vt. 检查,调查
例句:He was unable to examine the issue with detachment.
他不能客观公正地调查这一问题。