和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Economic Growth in Asia Threatens Environment

2015-08-19来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. predict vt. 预言,预测
例句:I predict it will outmode overnight.
我预测它会一下就过时的。

2. 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。

3. urge vt.催促; 推进
例句:Many physicians urge aerobic exercise.
很多医生鼓励户外活动。

4. convince vt. 使相信,说服
例句:I could not convince him no matter how hard I tried.
无论我如何努力,也说服不了他。

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. secure vt.保护; 获得(使); 使安全
例句:He knew by the cheer that he was secure again and popular.
从喝采声中,他知道他重新得到了安全和好感。