和谐英语

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2016-11-27来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. violent adj.暴力引起的; 剧烈的
例句:A quarter of current inmates have committed violent crimes.
现在关押的犯人中有1/4是暴力犯罪。

2. influence vt.影响; 感染; 支配
例句:As Hugh grew older, she had less influence and couldn't control him
休慢慢长大,她的影响力变小了,无法再控制他了。

3. elect vt.选举; 挑出,挑选
例句:They organized a poll to elect a president.
他们组织了一次投票选举总统。

4. emphasize vt.强调,着重; 加强语气
例句:They wished to emphasize more fundamental issues.
他们希望强调更重要的问题。

5. reassure vt.使安心,使消除疑虑; 再对…进行保险
例句:The manager tried to reassure her that she will not lose her job .
经理试图使她解除疑虑,她是不会失去工作。

6. attack vt. 攻击,进攻,抨击
例句:If you provoke the dog, it will attack you.
如果你去招惹那只狗,它就会咬你。

7. attend vi.出席; 致力于,献身于
例句: Thousands of people attended the funeral
数千人参加了葬礼。

8. choice n.选择; 选择权; 精选品
例句:It's available in a choice of colours
有多种颜色可供选择。