VOA慢速英语:A Clinton Finds a Changing Democratic Party

1. defeat vt.挫败; 击败，战胜
例句：The newly emerging forces are bound to defeat what is corrupt and degenerate.
新生力量必然战胜腐朽力量。

2. negotiate vi.谈判，协商，交涉
例句：We've decided to negotiate with the employers about our wage claims.
我们已经决定和雇主谈判关于我们的工资要求。

3. expand vt.扩张; 使…变大; 详述
例句：I want to expand the medical program and the recreation program.
我要扩充医药工作和康乐活动。

4. consider vt.考虑; 认为; 以为
例句：There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。

5. replace vt.代替; 替换; 把…放回原位
例句：We undertake to replace any product not up to the specifications.
产品不合规格，保证退换。

6. appeal vi.（迫切） 要求; 有吸引力; 求助（于）; 提请注意
例句：You might not appeal to her in vain.
您对她的呼吁不可能毫无作用。

7. propose vt.求婚; 提议，建议; 打算
例句：I'd like to propose you to our team.
我愿推荐你参加我们的球队。

8. criticize vt.批评; 评论; 指责
例句：His mother had rarely criticized him or any of her children
他母亲很少指责他或她的任何孩子。