和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Comedians Debate What Is Acceptable Humor

2015-07-19来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. addict n.有瘾的人; 入迷的人
例句:Then you're a telephone addict.
那么你是一个打电话迷。

2. offend vt.触怒; 得罪
例句:They were careful not to offend his nibs.
他们小心翼翼,不敢冒犯这位大人。

3. change vt.改变,变更; 交换
例句:People like to change things around to suit themselves.
人们喜欢改变周围的事物,使之适合自己。

4. establish vt.建立,创建
例句:It took several years to establish the business.
创办这个公司花了好几年时间。

5. 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。

6. challenge vt.质疑; 向…挑战
例句:All not bending, as if built to challenge the elements.
它们刚毅不屈似乎在向苍穹挑战。