和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Asian Immigrants to Overtake Hispanics

2015-10-04来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. overtake vt.压倒; 追上,赶上
例句:I had to walk very fast to overtake you.
为了赶上你,我不得不走得很快。

2. immigrant n.移民,侨民
例句:His advocacy of the right of illegal immigrant to remain in the country.
他对非法移民留在此国家的权利的支持。

3. opportunity n.机会; 适当的时机良机
例句:Please don't let us miss the opportunity.
请让我们不要错过机会。

4. handle vt.用双手触摸、举起或握住; 用手操作,操纵
例句:We still await a cook who can handle all the ingredients.
我们仍然等待着能够调配所有佐料的厨师。

5. require vt.需要; 要求; 想要
例句:sometimes require a more sovereign stance.
有时是需要独占姿态的。