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VOA慢速英语:Everyday Grammar: Tag Questions Are Easy, Aren’t They?

2015-09-12来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. contraction n.收缩，缩减
例句：Cold weather causes a contraction of two inches in the bridge.
寒冷的天气会使这座桥缩短两英寸。

2. confirm vt.证实; [法] 确认，批准
例句：I just want to confirm that the arrangements have been made.
我要确认所有计划都安排好了。

3. encourage vt.促进; 支持; 鼓励
例句：He aims to encourage mutual understanding.
他的目的在于增进相互了解。

4. frequent adj.频繁的，时常发生的
例句：I don't frequent that sanctuary, but he does.
我不常到那个修道院里去，可是他却常去。

5. reverse vt.（使）反转; （使）颠倒; 掉换
例句：She wanted to reverse the tide of Socialism.
她想改变社会主义的潮流。