VOA慢速英语:Lincoln's Words at Gettysburg

1. dedicate vt. 奉献，献身
例句：He had decided at the age of ten to dedicate himself to his country's cause.
他在十几岁的时候，就决定以身许国。

2. engage vt.聘用; 吸引住; 与…交战
例句：Bright colors engage a baby's attention.
鲜艳的颜色引起婴孩的注意。

3. consecrate vt.把…奉为神圣，给…祝圣
例句：What experience does is merely to confirm and consecrate our confident dream.
经验之作用无非在于把我们充满自信心的梦境肯定下来，奉为神圣不可侵犯而已。

4. perish vi.毁灭; 死亡，丧生
例句：Many soldiers perish in battle.
许多士兵死于战斗。