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VOA慢速英语:Trump Names Conservative Judge to US Supreme Court
词汇讲解:
1. influence vt.影响; 感染; 支配; 对…起作用
例句:As Hugh grew older, she had less influence and couldn't control him
休慢慢长大,她的影响力变小了,无法再控制他了。
2. tremendous adj.极大的,巨大的; 可怕的
例句:I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest
我感到胸口堵得难受。
3. overturn vt.(使) 翻倒
例句:The lorry veered out of control, overturned and smashed into a wall
卡车突然失控,翻倒撞上了一堵墙。
4. approve vt. 批准; 核准; 认可
例句:I quite approve of the idea of your plan.
我很赞成你的计划中的构想。
5. require vt.需要; 要求; 想要
例句:If you require further information, you should consult the registrar
如果需要进一步了解信息,请咨询教务主任。
6. oppose vt.抵制; 反对,抗争
例句:Mr Taylor was not bitter towards those who had opposed him
泰勒先生对那些曾反对过他的人并未怀恨在心。
7. replace vt.代替; 替换; 把…放回原位
例句: The council tax replaces the poll tax next April.
市政税在明年4月将取代人头税。
8. respect vt. 尊重; 尊敬; 关心
例句:I want him to respect me as a career woman
我希望他把我当作一个职业女性来尊重。
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