VOA慢速英语:The Grand Canyon: Beyond Words

1. describe vt.叙述; 描写，形容; 描绘
例句：It is very difficult to describe my joy in words.
我的快乐难以用语言来形容。

2. expose vt.揭露，揭发; 使暴露
例句：We should not expose our children to horrors.
我们不应该让孩子看恐怖片。

3. explore vi.勘查， 探测， 勘探
例句：In this chapter, we explore how and why.
在本章中我们将探讨如何消除和为什么要消除它们。

4. decide vt.决定; 决心; 解决
例句：If you decide to ride a horse, and will memorize that takes the feed for the horse.
如果你决定骑马去，要记得给马带饲料。

5. increase vt. 增加，增大，增多
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。

6. suspend vt.暂停; 悬; 挂
例句：Such fine particles suspend readily in water.
这种微粒极易悬浮在水中。

7. criticize vt.批评; 评论; 指责
例句：I did not criticize her acting, inasmuch as I really did not feel competent.
我没有去评论她的演技,因为我确实觉得这方面自己并不在行。

8. reduce vt.减少; 缩小; 使还原
例句：We must reduce the production cost.
我们必须降低生产成本。