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VOA慢速英语:East Asia Again Leads PISA Survey

2017-03-01来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. apply vt.申请; 涂; 应用
例句：I am continuing to apply for jobs
我正在继续找工作。

2. decrease vi.减少，减小
例句：Population growth is decreasing by 1.4% each year
人口增长率正在以每年1.4%的速度下降。

3. poverty n.贫穷; 缺乏，不足
例句：According to World Bank figures, 41 per cent of Brazilians live in absolute poverty
根据世界银行的统计数字，41%的巴西人生活在赤贫中。

4. desire n.欲望; 愿望; 希望
例句：I had a strong desire to help and care for people
我非常渴望能够帮助和照顾他人。

5. criticize vt.批评; 评论; 指责
例句：His mother had rarely criticized him or any of her children
他母亲很少指责他或她的任何孩子。