和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Cities Celebrate BiketoWorkDay

2016-05-21来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. encourage vt.促进; 支持; 鼓励
例句:As to writing, we do not encourage them to scrawl too early.
至于书法,我们不鼓励他们过早地乱写。

2. trend n.趋向; 走向; 时尚
例句:This is a growing trend.
这是日益显著的趋势。

3. inspire vt.激励; 鼓舞; 启迪
例句:We should inspire the children to think.
我们应启发儿童思考。

4. celebrate vt.庆祝; 祝贺; 举行宗教庆典
例句:How did you celebrate May Day this year?
你们今年是怎样庆祝五一节的?