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VOA慢速英语:Castro's Death, Trump Presidency Raise Questions About US-Cuba Ties

2016-11-29来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. restriction n.限制,限定; 拘束
例句:The relaxation of travel restrictions means they are free to travel and work.
旅游限制的放松意味着他们可以自由地出行和工作。

2. embargo n. 禁止; 禁运(令); 停止通商(令); 限制
例句:The United Nations imposed an arms embargo against the country
联合国对那个国家实施了武器禁运。

3. ease vt.减轻; 解除痛苦; 延缓
例句:He gave me a prescription and advised me to ease up on work.
他给我开了药方,劝我减轻工作。

4. release vt.释放; 发布; 发行
例句:He was released from custody the next day
第二天他被从拘留所里放了出来。