VOA慢速英语:The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce

1. remember vt.记得; 牢记
例句：Did you remember your other appointment for today?
还记得今天的另一个约会吗？

2. appear vi.发表; 出现
例句：This may appear complex, so we shall explain it step by step.
它似乎很复杂，因此我们将逐步地加以说明。

3. suppose vt.认为; 假定
例句：You make out your own bills of lading, I suppose?
我想你们是自己填制提单的吧？

4. avoid vt.避开，避免
例句：Let us avoid false expectations.
让我们避免不切实际的想法。

5. imagine vt.想像; 想，设想
例句：I can't imagine you doing anything disgraceful.
我想像不出你能做不光彩的事。

6. explain vt.讲解，解释
例句：Please explain yourself.
请你把意思说清楚。

7. contain vt.牵制; 包含
例句：Halogen atoms contain seven electrons in their valence shell.
卤原子在它们的介电子层含有七个电子。

8. assist vt.帮助; 援助
例句：Flexible tubing can assist in installation in tight space.
柔性管道便于在紧凑的空间安装。