和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:After Surprise Win, President-Elect Trump Calls for Unity

2016-11-10来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. congratulate vt.祝贺; 向(某人)道贺
例句:She congratulated him on the birth of his son
她祝贺他喜得贵子。

2. oppose vt.抵制; 反对,抗争
例句:Mr Taylor was not bitter towards those who had opposed him
泰勒先生对那些曾反对过他的人并未怀恨在心。

3. explain vt.讲解,解释
例句:Would you please explain the theme in detail?
您是否能详细地说明一下主题?

4. terrify vt. 使恐怖,使惊吓; 恐吓
例句:You terrify me!
吓我一跳!

5. repeal vt. 撤销,废除; 否定
例句:The government has just repealed the law segregating public facilities.
政府刚刚废止了不同种族分开使用公共设施的法令。

6. compromise vi.折中解决; 妥协,退让
例句:They found it wiser to compromise with her.
他们觉得与她妥协更明智。