VOA慢速英语:Memorable Moments in US Inauguration History(翻译)

1. inaugurate vt.开创; 创始; 举行开幕典礼
例句：The new President will be inaugurated on January 20.
新总统将于1月20号举行就职典礼。

2. swear vt.发誓; 咒骂
例句：We didn't beat or swear at people.
我们既没有打人, 也没有骂人。

3. appear vi. 发表; 出现，显现
例句：They appear to be very sensitive to mildly corrosive environments.
它们似乎对轻度的腐蚀环境非常敏感。

4. propose vt. 求婚; 提议，建议; 打算
例句：I'd like to propose you to our team.
我愿推荐你参加我们的球队。

5. complain vi.抱怨，诉苦; 申诉
例句：Miners have complained bitterly that the government did not fulfill their promises
矿工们愤愤不平地抱怨说政府没有履行诺言。

6. shake vt. 动摇; 摇头; 使发抖
例句：The nurse shook the thermometer and put it under my armpit
护士把体温计甩了甩，然后放到了我的腋下。