和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Sanctuary Movement Helps Immigrants at Risk

2016-06-05来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. immigrant n.移民,侨民; 从异地移入的动物[植物];
例句:Immigrant workers were classed as resident aliens.
移民来的工人已归入外侨类.

2. oppose vt.抵制; 反对,抗争
例句:Father does not oppose the idea at all.
父亲丝毫不反对这个想法。

3. require vt.需要; 要求; 想要
例句:Compatibility will require that the girder deflection at B be zero.
根据协调性的要求,梁在B点的挠度应为零。

4. conscious adj.有意识的,神志清醒的; 自觉的
例句:Although dying, he was quite conscious.
他虽在弥留之际,但十分清醒。

5. respect vt.尊重; 尊敬; 关心
例句:Usually people don' t respect those who are too compliant.
一般来说人们看不起那种唯命是从,唯唯诺诺的人。

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