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VOA慢速英语:Chess Rules in Film "Queen of Katwe"(翻译)

2016-10-06来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. poverty n.贫穷; 缺乏，不足
例句：According to World Bank figures, 41 per cent of Brazilians live in absolute poverty
根据世界银行的统计数字，41%的巴西人生活在赤贫中。

2. convince vt.使相信，说服，使承认
例句：He tried to convince them of the safety of travelling by airplane.
他想要使他们相信乘飞机旅行的安全。

3. survive vi.幸存，活下来
例句：Those organisms that are most suited to the environment will be those that will survive
最适宜该环境的微生物将会存活下来。

4. protective adj.保护的，防护的; 保护贸易的
例句：Protective gloves reduce the absorption of chemicals through the skin
防护手套可以减少皮肤对化学物质的吸收。

5. excite vt.激发; 刺激; 使兴奋
例句：I only take on work that excites me, even if it means turning down lots of money
我只做那些令我感兴趣的工作，即使这意味着要少赚很多钱。