和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte

2016-04-02来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. hidden vt. 隐藏
例句:The toys were hidden away in the attic, where the children would not find them.
玩具藏在屋顶室内,孩子们是不会找到的。

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

3. escape vt. 逃脱; 逃离
例句:He exhorted his workers to increase production.
他力劝自己的工人增加生产。

4. arrive vi.到达,来; 发生
例句:Call me when you arrive in Shanghai.
你到上海以后打个电话给我。

5. force vt.强迫; 强行
例句:He could not force the bishop to appoint him.
他无法强迫主教委派他。

6. peaceful adj.和平的; 平静的
例句:Amongst birds, the contest is often of a more peaceful character.
鸟类的斗争往往比较和平。