VOA慢速英语:New Americans Take Oath at George Washington’s Home

1. gather vt.收集; 采集
例句：In the evenings, we gathered around the fireplace and talked
晚上，我们聚在火炉边聊天。

2. immigrant n.移民，侨民
例句：I'm here to apply for an immigrant visa.
我想申请移民签证。

3. gain vt.获得; 赢得; 增加
例句：Students can gain valuable experience by working on the campus radio or magazine
学生们在校广播台或校刊工作能够获得宝贵的经验。

4. encourage vt.促进; 支持; 鼓励
例句：When things aren't going well, he encourages me, telling me not to give up.
事情进展不顺的时候，他鼓励我说不要放弃。

5. register vt.登记，注册
例句：You'd better register this parcel.
你最好挂号邮寄这个包裹。