VOA慢速英语:Terror Attacks Expand Worldwide

1. fear vt.害怕; 畏惧; 为…忧虑
例句：The fear of punishment remains as to its substance.
对惩罚的恐惧仍是其核心问题。

2. expand vt.扩张; 使…变大
例句：He asked his teacher to expand on the steps of programming.
他要老师进一步阐述编制程序的步骤。

3. destruction n.摧毁; 破坏，毁灭，消灭
例句：His desire for money led him to his destruction.
对钱的欲望导致了他的毁灭。

4. discourage  vt.劝阻; 阻碍; 使气馁
例句：Cities will have a powerful incentive to discourage recycling.
城市将采取有力的措施阻止再循环。

5. attract vt.吸引; 诱惑
例句：He shouted to attract attention.
他大声叫喊以吸引注意。

6. abstract vt. 提取，分离; 转移（注意等） 概括
例句：Can you abstract the watch from my pocket without my knowing it?
你能从我衣袋里把表偷走而不让我察觉吗？

7. confront vt. 面对; 使面对面，使对质
例句：A soldier has to confront danger.
军人须面对危险。

8. capture vt.俘获; 夺取; 夺得
例句：The bacteria can capture the energy for growth.
这种细菌能够为了增长繁殖而夺取能量。