和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Millennials Keep Tradition of College Student Activism Alive

2017-03-05来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. criticism n.批评,批判; 鉴定
例句:This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill
该政策在美国国会屡遭强烈批评。

2. commit vt.犯罪,做错事; 把…托付给
例句:I have never committed any crime
我从来没犯过罪。

3. attend vi.出席; 致力于,献身于
例句:Thousands of people attended the funeral
数千人参加了葬礼。

4. responsibility n.责任; 职责; 负责任
例句:Each manager had responsibility for just under 600 properties
每位经理负责将近600处房产。

5. appeal vi.(迫切) 要求; 有吸引力; 求助(于); 提请注意
例句:If you want to appeal, the Court of Referees will decide.
如果你要上诉,可以由仲裁法庭去判决。

6. encourage vt.促进; 支持; 鼓励,鼓舞
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。