和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Schools Teaching More Effective Ways to Argue

2016-10-19来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. discussion n.讨论,谈论; 详述
例句:There was a lot of discussion about the wording of the report
关于此则报道的措辞议论纷纷。

2. debate vt.辩论; 仔细考虑
例句:He thought the whole debate irrelevant.
他认为整个辩论都不得要领。

3. gather vt.收集; 采集; 聚集
例句:All the members of the family gather to enjoy a reunion dinner.
全家人聚在一起吃团圆饭。

4. respectful adj.恭敬的; 有礼貌的; 殷勤的
例句:He was amusing and familiar, yet respectful.
他很逗人,很亲切,可又彬彬有礼。

5. choose vt.挑选; 认为…比其它更可取
例句:They will be able to choose their own leaders in democratic elections
他们将能够通过民主选举选择自己的领导人。