VOA慢速英语:Large Windows Could Capture Solar Energy(翻译)

transparent – adj. something that you can see through

efficient – adj. capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy

photovoltaic – adj. generating electricity directly from sunlight by a an electronic process naturally occurring in semiconductors

innovate – v. to introduce as if new

architect – n. a designer of buildings

potential – adj. capable of becoming real

renewable energy – n. energy that is collected from resources which are naturally replenished, like sunlight, wind, rain, waves

fossil fuels – n. energy sources from fossils that include oil, coal and natural gas that are non-renewable