VOA慢速英语:Seeking Support at Emory University

1. solve vt.解决; 解答
例句：We solve this problem by applying the powerful concept of a model.
为了解决这个问题，我们使用模型这种强有力的概念。

2. expect vt.期望; 预料; 要求
例句：They did not expect the invaders to lay waste to their civilization.
他们没有料到侵略者会破坏他们的文明。

3. affect vt.影响; 假装
例句：I will not affect not to know what you mean.
我不顾意假装不了解你的意思。

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

5. communicate vt.传达，表达; 显示
例句：He had no way to communicate with his brother.
他没有办法与他兄弟联系。

6. celebrate vt.庆祝; 祝贺                         
例句：I was in a mood to celebrate.
我很想庆祝一下。

7. regret vt.后悔，悔恨; 遗憾
例句：I regret not completing the inventory on time.
我很遗憾没有按时填好库存单。

8. minimize vt.把…减至最低数量[程度]; 对（某事物）作最低估计，极力贬低（某事物）的价值[重要性]; 极度轻视;
例句：How can it minimize the persona’s effort in reaching his goals?
人物角色完成任务时如何尽可能地减少其工作量？