VOA慢速英语:China Places a New, Higher Tax on Pollution(翻译)

1. deny vt.拒绝; 拒绝承认; 拒绝…占有
例句：She denied both accusations
她对两项指控均予以否认。

2. pressure n.压力; 压（力）; 气压（或血压）（的缩略形式）
例句：She kicked at the door with her foot, and the pressure was enough to open it
她用脚踢门，力气之大足以把门踹开。

3. effectively adv.有效地; 实际上，事实上
例句：This effectively means that the government does not agree with the proposals
这实际上就意味着政府不赞同这些提议。

4. protection n.保护; 护照; [经] 保护贸易制
例句：Such a diet is widely believed to offer protection against a number of cancers
这种饮食结构被广泛认为可以预防多种癌症。

5. argue vt.坚决主张; 提出理由证明
例句：The committee is concerned about players 'behaviour, especially arguing with referees
委员会很关注运动员的行为，特别是与裁判争吵的行为。

6. stability n.稳定（性），稳固; 坚定
例句：I am confident that we can restore peace, stability and respect for the rule of law.
我相信我们能恢复和平、稳定和对法治的尊重。