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VOA慢速英语:Demonstrating How to Use Demonstratives

2016-05-27来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. wonder vt.惊奇; 对…感到好奇; 感到诧异
例句：I wonder whether they will arrive on time.
我也不知道他们能不能准时到。

2. antecedent adj.在前的，在先的，先行的
例句：The decision not to invite Joe was antecedent to his illness .
不邀请乔的决定是在他生病之前决定的。

3. improve vt.提高（土地、地产）的价值; 利用（机会）; 改善
例句：His manners will improve with age.
随着年龄的增长,他的举止是会逐渐改进的。

4. demonstrative adj.公开表露感情的，感情外露的
例句：The exhibition is demonstrative of many problems in the city.
这一展览说明了本市存在的许多问题。