和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Will Trump’s Presidency Boost Global Populist Movements?

2017-01-23来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. appeal vi.(迫切) 要求; 有吸引力; 求助(于); 提请注意
例句:You might not appeal to her in vain.
您对她的呼吁不可能毫无作用。

2. relevance n.相关性,关联
例句:Politicians 'private lives have no relevance to their public roles
政治家的私生活与他们的公众角色不相关。

3. promise vt.允诺,许诺
例句:I'll let you off if you promise never to do it again.
如果你答应不再做了,我就原谅你。

4. accountable adj.负有责任的,应对自己的行为做出说明的
例句:Public officials can finally be held accountable for their actions
终于要对政府官员实行问责了。

5. terrorist n.恐怖主义者,恐怖分子
例句:One American was killed and three were wounded in terrorist attacks.
在几起恐怖袭击中,一名美国人遇难,三人受伤。