和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Hats Off to You!

2016-10-09来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. approve vt.赞成,同意
例句:Not everyone approves of the festival
不是所有人都赞成庆祝该节日。

2. examine vt.检查,调查; 考试
例句:He examined her passport and stamped it
他仔细检查了她的护照,然后在上面盖了章。

3. launch vt.发射; 发动; [计算机]开始(应用程序)
例句:The coach taught us how to launch a javelin.
教练教我们投标枪。

4. solution n.溶液; 解决; 溶解
例句:Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use greater military force.
尽管他试图寻求和平解决,但现在却面临使用更多武力的压力。

5. comfortable adj.舒适的; 安逸的,处于轻松的
例句:He was leaning back in a comfortable armchair and savouring the brandy.
他舒舒服服地靠在一张扶手椅上,细品着白兰地。

6. celebrate vt.庆祝; 祝贺; 举行宗教庆典
例句:I was in a mood to celebrate
我很想庆祝一下。