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1. affect vt.影响; 假装; 感动
例句：Nicotine adversely affects the functioning of the heart and arteries
尼古丁会对心脏及动脉功能造成损害。

2. transmit vt.传输; 发射; 传送
例句：I'll transmit the money by special messenger.
我将派专人前来送交该款。

3. avoid vt.避开，避免，预防
例句：Be sure to make it clear and concise and avoid long-windedness.
注意简明扼要, 反对长篇大论。

4. suppress  vt.镇压，压制; 止住
例句：A prime goal was to suppress all media opposed to the government.
他的一个主要目标是镇压一切反政府的新闻机构。

5. confirm vt.证实; [法] 确认，批准
例句：I just want to confirm that the arrangements have been made.
我要确认所有计划都安排好了。

6. improve vt.提高（土地、地产）的价值; 利用（机会）; 改善，改良;
例句：Technical advances improve productivity.
技术进步提高生产力。