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VOA慢速英语:New York City Baseball Program Improves Children's Lives

2016-08-20来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. celebrate vt.庆祝; 祝贺
例句：How did you celebrate May Day this year?
你们今年是怎样庆祝五一节的？

2. poverty n.贫穷; 缺乏，不足
例句：Beware of the poverty gap trap.
小心贫富差距的陷阱。

3. motivate vt. 刺激; 使有动机，促动
例句：The only way you can motivate people is to communicate with them.
调动别人积极性的唯一方法是与他们交流。

4. motivation n.动机; 动力
例句：Money is my motivation
金钱是我的动力。

5. improve vt.提高（土地、地产）的价值; 利用（机会）; 改善，改良
例句：His manners will improve with age.
随着年龄的增长,他的举止是会逐渐改进的.