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VOA慢速英语:'The Romance of a Busy Broker' by O. Henry

2016-06-25来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. appear vi.发表; 出现
例句：They appear to be very sensitive to mildly corrosive environments.
它们似乎对轻度的腐蚀环境非常敏感。

2. fearful adj. 胆怯的; 害怕的，担心的
例句：He was a fearful snob.
他是个十足的势利眼。

3. explain vt.讲解，解释
例句：He made up a story to explain why he was absent.
他编造了一个故事为他的缺席辩解。

4. beside prep. 不中（目标），不对（题），与…无关
例句：I want you to stand beside me and hold the torch.
我要你拿着手电筒站在我旁边。

5. remember vt. 记得; 牢记
例句：Did you remember your other appointment for today?
还记得今天的另一个约会吗？