和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Secret Service Settles Discrimination Case

2017-01-20来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. settle vt.解决; 安排; 使定居
例句:They agreed to try to settle their dispute by negotiation
他们同意通过谈判来努力解决纠纷。

2. involve vt.包含; 使参与,牵涉
例句:Don't involve me in your quarrel!
不要把我牵扯进你们的争吵中!

3. promote vt.促进,推进; 提升
例句:You don't have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth
不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。

4. protect vt. 保护,保卫; 贸易保护
例句:It is not the sole purpose of law to protect individual liberty.
保护个人自由并不是法律的唯一目的。

5. consider vt.考虑
例句:There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。

6. require vt.需要; 要求
例句:Even outstanding musicians require constant practice.
既使是好乐师也需经常练习。