和谐英语

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2016-01-01来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. violence n.暴力,强暴,暴虐
例句:In desperation they resorted to violence.
走投无路中,他们采取了暴力。

2. retire vi.退休; 撤退
例句:He will retire from his job next year and take things easy.
他明年就要退休过轻松的生活了。

3. refugee n.避难者,难民
例句:The refugee are suffering for want of foods and medical supplies.
难民苦于缺少食物和医药用品。

4. promise vt.允诺,许诺
例句:I promise I'll bring the car back to you in one piece.
我保证把车完整无损地还给你。

5. consider vt. 考虑; 认为
例句:There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。

6. purchase vt.购买; 采购; 换得
例句:Airline personnel can purchase flight tickets at reduced prices.
航空公司的职员可以优惠价购买飞机票。

7. tolerance n.公差; 宽容,容忍
例句:He has extensive tolerance.
他有着恢宏的气度。