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VOA慢速英语:You Do the Math

2016-10-16来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. explain vt.讲解，解释
例句：He made up a story to explain why he was absent.
他编造了一个故事为他的缺席辩解。

2. determine vt.（使）下决心，（使）做出决定
例句：Let's multiply the height by the width to determine the area.
我们宽乘高来确定面积。

3. solve vt.解决; 解答; 解释
例句：Their domestic reforms did nothing to solve the problem of unemployment
他们的国内改革未能解决失业问题。

4. decorate vt.装饰; 点缀; 粉刷
例句：Bright posters decorate the streets.
鲜艳的广告招贴画点缀着街道。

5. appeal vi.（迫切）要求; 有吸引力; 求助（于）
例句：You might not appeal to her in vain.
您对她的呼吁不可能毫无作用。