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VOA慢速英语:Michael Phelps Gets Last Chance at Olympics(翻译)

2016-07-03来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. qualify vt.（使）具有资格; 有权; 达标
例句：He may have to qualify some goals.
他有时不得不修改某些目标。

2. arrest vt.逮捕，拘捕; 止住
例句：A climate of fear would arrest a healthy maturation of diplomatic personnel.
胆战心惊的心理会妨碍外交人员的健康成长。

3. represent vt.表现，象征; 代表
例句：Mr. Reed has been selected to represent us on the committee.
里德先生代表我们已被选入委员会。

4. struggle vi.奋斗; 搏斗; 努力
例句：We should struggle for the cause of communism all our lives.
我们要为共产主义事业奋斗终身。

5. depression n.萎靡不振，沮丧; 下陷处
例句：Business boomed after the depression.
萧条之后生意兴隆起来。