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VOA慢速英语:Clinton Struggles to Win Over Sanders Supporters

2016-07-26来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. challenge n.挑战; 质疑; 盘问
例句：I like a big challenge and they don't come much bigger than this
我喜欢大的挑战，而所有挑战中再没有比这更大的了。

2. effective adj.有效的; 起作用的; 实际的
例句：First, all users will become more effective.
首先，所有人都将更有效率。

3. urge vt.催促; 推进，驱策
例句：We will urge them to adhere to the Paris Agreement.
我们将敦促他们遵守巴黎协议。

4. endorse vt.支票的背书，签名; 签署
例句：Please endorse the cheque.
请背签这张支票。

5. minimize vt.把…减至最低数量[程度]; 对（某事物）作最低估计
例句：We should bend every effort to minimize their presence.
我们应集中全力将存在的上述有机物质减少到最低限度。

6. improve vt.提高（土地、地产）的价值; 利用（机会）; 改善，改良
例句：In the meantime matters in the house did not improve.
在这段时间里，家庭情况并没有好转。