和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Has a Long History of Restricting Immigrants

2017-01-31来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. 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。

2. restriction n.限制,限定; 拘束,束缚
例句:The relaxation of travel restrictions means they are free to travel and work.
旅游限制的放松意味着他们可以自由地出行和工作。

3. restrict vt.限制,限定; 约束,束缚
例句:Recent laws have tended to restrict the freedom of the press.
新法例有限制新闻自由的趋势。

4. establish vt.建立,创建; 确立或使安全
例句:The UN has established detailed criteria for who should be allowed to vote
联合国已经制定了有关投票资格的标准细则。

5. 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。

6. preserve vt.保护; 保持,保存
例句:We will do everything to preserve peace.
我们会尽全力维持和平。

7. protect vt.保护,保卫; 贸易保护
例句:Game laws protect wild life.
狩猎法保护野生动物。