和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Is Zika Virus in Brazil Causing Brain Damage in Babies?

2016-01-05来源:VOA



词汇讲解:

1. declare vt.申报; 宣布; 声明
例句:Do you think he will declare against the plan?
你认为他会反对这项计划吗?

2. determine vt.(使) 下决心,(使)做出决定
例句:This examination will determine your final grade. Don't blow it.
考试决定你最后的成绩,不要搞砸了。

3. infection n.影响; <医>传染,感染
例句:He suffered from a lung infection.
他肺部受到了感染。

4. investigate vt.调查; 研究; 审查
例句:The detective was sent to investigate the crime.
那位侦探被派去调查该罪行。

5. protect vt.保护,保卫; 贸易保护
例句:Game laws protect wild life.
狩猎法保护野生动物。