和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Yoga Exercises Added to US School Programs(翻译)

2017-01-18来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. provide vt.提供,供给,供应
例句:I'll be glad to provide a copy of this
我很愿意提供它的一个副本。

2. poverty n. 贫穷; 缺乏,不足; 贫瘠
例句:According to World Bank figures, 41 per cent of Brazilians live in absolute poverty
根据世界银行的统计数字,41%的巴西人生活在赤贫中。

3. situation n. (人的) 情况; 局面,形势
例句:Army officers said the situation was under control
陆军军官称局面已经得到了控制。

4. resolve vt.决心; 决定
例句:We must find a way to resolve these problems before it's too late
我们必须及时找到解决这些问题的方法。

5. depression n.萎靡不振,沮丧; 下陷处
例句:Mr Thomas was suffering from depression
托马斯先生患有抑郁症。

6. explain vt.讲解,解释
例句:Not every judge, however, has the ability to explain the law in simple terms
然而,不是每个法官都能用简单的语言来解释法律。