和谐英语

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2015-11-18来源:VOA


词汇讲解:
 
1. define vt.规定; 使明确
例句:We can define marital felicity accurately.
我们能够给美满婚姻下个准确定义。

2. pronounce vt.宣布,宣称
例句:Only an expert should pronounce on the case.
只有专家才能对这件事发表意见。

3. announce vt.宣布; 述说
例句:Please announce to the children that there will be no school this afternoon.
请通知孩子们今天下午不上课。

4. select vt.选择; 挑选
例句:He taught us how to select seeds.
他教我们怎样选种。

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