VOA慢速英语:US, Japan, S. Korea Denounce Latest North Korean Missile Test

1. increase vt.增加，增大，增多
例句：The population continues to increase
人口继续增长。

2. refrain vt.抑制，克制
例句：Mrs Hardie refrained from making any comment
哈迪夫人忍住不作任何评论。

3. fulfill vt.履行（诺言等）; 执行（命令等）
例句：We must fulfill the plan, whatever happens.
无论如何要完成计划。

4. suspend vt.暂停; 悬; 挂; 延缓
例句：The union suspended strike action this week
这周工会暂停了罢工。

5. punish vt.处罚; 严厉对付; 贪婪地吃喝
例句：I don't believe that George ever had to punish the children
我认为乔治根本没有必要处罚孩子们。

6. denounce vt.告发; 公开指责; 正式指控
例句：The letter called for trade union freedom and civil rights, but did not openly denounce the regime
这封信呼吁保障工会自由和公民权利，但没有公开谴责该政权。

7. consider vt.考虑
例句: The government is being asked to consider a plan to fix the date of the Easter break
人们要求政府考虑确定复活节假期日期的计划。