和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Trump Supporters Expect President-elect to Carry Out Promises

2016-11-21来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. promise vt.允诺,许诺
例句:We promise to deliver your order on time.
我们保证你方定货能准时交货。

2. reduce vt. 减少; 缩小; 使还原
例句:It reduces the risks of heart disease
这降低了患心脏病的风险。

3. overturn vt. (使) 翻倒
例句:The lorry veered out of control, overturned and smashed into a wall
卡车突然失控,翻倒撞上了一堵墙。

4. opponent n.对手; 敌手; 反对者
例句:He downed his opponent in the first round.
他在第一个回合中击倒对手。

5. protest n.抗议; 反对; 申明
例句:Groups of women took to the streets to protest against the arrests
成群结队的妇女上街抗议逮捕行动。

6. pledge vt.许诺; 用…担保
例句:"I will pledge my honour," replied Matcham.
“我拿我的荣誉担保,”麦青回答说。