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VOA慢速英语:Security Tightened for US Political Conventions(翻译)

2016-07-18来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. aspire vi.渴望，立志，追求
例句：Men don't aspire after the absolute right.
人们均不愿追求绝对真理。

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. permit vt.许可，准许; 默许
例句：An enlightened government should permit the free expression of political opinion.
一个开明的政府应当允许自由发表政见。

4. gather vt.收集; 采集; 聚集，搜集
例句：All the members of the family gather to enjoy a reunion dinner.
全家人聚在一起吃团圆饭。

5. convention n.会议; 全体与会者; 国际公约
例句：The mayor will keynote the convention.
市长将在大会上作主旨发言。