VOA慢速英语:Want to Choose Better Words?

1. realize vt.实现; 了解，意识到;
例句：I do not realize that offends him.
我没有意识到已经冒犯他了。

2. prompt vt.提示; 促使; 导致
例句：If you forget your part in the play,I'll prompt you.
如果你忘了戏词,我就来提示你。

3. insult vt.辱骂; 侮辱，凌辱
例句：Explain yourself! Why did you insult him?
说说道理！为什么要侮辱他。

4. empower vt.授权; 准许; 使能够
例句：The new law empower the police to search private house
新的法律使警察得以搜查私人住宅。

5. highlight vt.强调，突出; 把…照亮; 标示记号
例句：The furniture in up-to-date style will highlight your rooms.
款式新颖的家具令居室生辉。