和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:California Group Loans Money to People in 83 Countries

2016-09-27来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. solve vt.解决;解答
例句:This problem is too hard for me to solve.
这个问题太难,我解决不了。

2. sustainable adj.可持续的; 可以忍受的; 可支撑的
例句:Try to buy wood that you know has come from a sustainable source.
尽量购买来自可持续发展林的木材。

3. extend vt.延伸; 扩大; 推广
例句:The caves extend for some 18 kilometres
那些洞穴深约18公里。

4. donate vt.(尤指向慈善机构)捐赠;献(血);捐(血)
例句:He frequently donates large sums to charity
他常常向慈善机构捐赠大笔钱款。

5. expand vt.扩张; 使…变大; 详述
例句:Engineers noticed that the pipes were not expanding as expected
工程师注意到管道并没有如预期那样膨胀。

6. belief n.信,信任;信念
例句:We are devastated, shocked beyond belief
我们极为震惊,无法相信所发生的一切。