VOA慢速英语:Program Helps Lift American Families Out of Poverty

1. design vt.设计; 绘制
例句：They wanted to design a machine that was both attractive and practical.
他们想设计一种既美观又实用的机械。

2. escape vt.逃脱; 逃离; 躲过
例句：Don't let the rascal escape.
别让坏蛋跑了。

3. improve vt. 提高（土地、地产）的价值; 利用（机会）; 改善
例句：Both the texture and condition of your hair should improve
你头发的发质与健康状况都应改善。

4. struggle vi. 奋斗; 搏斗; 努力; 争取
例句：They had to struggle against all kinds of adversity
他们不得不同一切困境做斗争。

5. require vt. 需要; 要求;
例句：A well-annealed material may require many days of contact with water.
一个经过很好退火的材料需要与水接触许多天。