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VOA慢速英语:Movie Recalls ‘The 33’ Trapped in a Chilean Gold Mine

2015-11-27来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. survive vi.幸存，活下来
例句：He can scarcely survive this scandal with his reputation intact.
他经此丑闻名誉很难不受损。

2. temporary adj.短暂的; 临时的
例句：He afforded a temporary shelter for the needy.
他为穷人提供暂时的安身之处。

3. operation n. 手术; 操作，经营
例句：In actual operation, the fuel is kept at an almost constant level.
在实际运行中，燃料几乎保持在一定的水平上。

4. indicate vt. 表明，标示，指示
例句：Government statistics indicate that prices have gone down.
政府统计指出物价已经下降。

5. rescue vt.营救，救援
例句：His fearless rescue saved five lives.
他勇敢地救了三个人的性命。

6. explain vt.讲解，解释
例句：He made up a story to explain why he was absent.
他编造了一个故事为他的缺席辩解。

7. improve vt. 提高（土地、地产）的价值; （机会）利用; 改善
例句：Technical advances improve productivity.
技术进步提高生产力。