和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Arrests Former UN Official

2015-10-10来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. elect vt.选举; 挑出
例句:Do they elect him leader?
他们选他当领导了吗?

2. describe vt.叙述; 描写,形容
例句:It is very difficult to describe my joy in words.
我的快乐难以用语言来形容。

3. receive vt.收到; 接待; 接到
例句:Every one must receive 9 years of compulsory education.
每人必须接受九年的义务教育。

4. arrest vt.逮捕,拘捕
例句:A climate of fear would arrest a healthy maturation of diplomatic personnel.
胆战心惊的心理会妨碍外交人员的健康成长。

5. persuade vt.说服; 劝说; 使相信
例句:I was ready to move heaven and earth to persuade my sister.
我拼上老命也要说服我的妹妹。