和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:First Look: African American Museum Opening on National Mall

2016-09-23来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. struggle vi. 奋斗; 搏斗; 努力
例句:They had to struggle against all kinds of adversity
他们不得不同一切困境做斗争。

2. enforce vt.加强; 强迫服从; 实施,执行
例句:Until now, the government has only enforced the ban with regard to American ships
到目前为止,政府仅仅对美国船只实施了禁令。

3. describe vt.叙述; 描写,形容; 描绘
例句:We asked her to describe what kind of things she did in her spare time
我们请她描述一下她业余时间都在做什么。

4. dedicate vt.奉献,献身
例句:Back on the island, he dedicated himself to politics
回到岛上后,他便投身于政治。

5. compete vi.竞争; 竞赛; 比得上
例句:He will be competing in the London-Calais-London race
他将参加伦敦至加来的航海往返赛。

6. assist vt.帮助;援助
例句:The family decided to assist me with my chores
全家人决定帮助我做家务。