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VOA慢速英语:Economic Numbers Improve, But Some Americans Feel 'Left Behind'(翻译)

2016-09-21来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. frustrate vt.挫败; 阻挠; 使受挫折
例句：These questions frustrated me.
这些问题让我沮丧。

2. receive vt.收到; 接待; 接到
例句：They will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm
他们会在斯德哥尔摩举行的仪式上接受颁奖。

3. maintain vt.保持; 保养; 坚持; 固执己见
例句：The Department maintains many close contacts with the chemical industry
这个部门与化工行业保持着众多密切的联系。

4. increase vt.增加，增大，增多
例句：The population continues to increase
人口继续增长。

5. inequality n.不平等，不均等
例句：People are concerned about social inequality
人们很关注社会不平等问题。

6. election n.选举，当选; 选举权
例句：During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet
他在竞选时许诺将重振经济。