和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Celebrating Fathers!

2015-06-21来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. recognize vt.承认; 识别
例句:I recognize that she works harder than I do.
我认识到她比我用功。

2. influence n.影响; 势力
例句:The air resistance makes influence on the flight of an aeroplane.
空气阻力影响飞机飞行。

3. discovery n. 发现,发觉
例句:The discovery is due to Newton.
该发现应归功于牛顿。

4. adopt vt.收养; 采用,采取
例句:I have decided to adopt the following form for letter writing.
我决定用下列方式写信。

5. especially adv.尤其地; 主要地,格外地
例句:I love Italy, especially in summer.
我喜欢意大利,尤其是在夏天。