和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Crude Oil Exports Restart After 40 Years

2016-01-11来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. punish vt. 处罚; 严厉对付; 贪婪地吃喝
例句:How would you punish somebody for stealing?
你如何惩罚偷窃的人?

2. alternative adj.另类的; 备选的
例句:They had no alternative in the matter.
在这件事上,他们没有选择的余地。

3. increase vt.增加,增大,增多
例句:He exhorted his workers to increase production.
他力劝自己的工人增加生产。

4. priority n.优先,优先权
例句:Financial controls were given to priority.
他们把财务管理当成头等大事。