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VOA慢速英语:Twelve Mispronounced U.S. Place Names

2016-04-14来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. infamous adj.声名狼藉的; 无耻的，伤风败俗的
例句：I was shocked by her infamous behavior.
我对她不名誉的行为大为震惊。

2. 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。

3. confuse vt.使困窘; 使混乱; 使困惑
例句：Don't confuse Austria with Australia.
别把奥地利误认为澳大利亚。

4. pronounce vt.宣布，宣称
例句：He is best qualified to pronounce on such a matter.
他最有资格对这种事情发表意见。

5. remember vt.记得; 牢记
例句：I can't remember what happened then.
那时发生什么我记不起来了。