VOA慢速英语:South Korean President Forced from Office

1. reduce vt.减少; 缩小; 使还原
例句：It reduces the risks of heart disease
这降低了患心脏病的风险。

2. criticize vt.批评; 评论; 指责，非难
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。

3. pressure n.压力; 压（力）; 气压（或血压）
例句：She kicked at the door with her foot, and the pressure was enough to open it
她用脚踢门，力气之大足以把门踹开。

4. donate vt.（尤指向慈善机构） 捐赠; 献（血）; 捐（血）
例句：He frequently donates large sums to charity
他常常向慈善机构捐赠大笔钱款。

5. undermine vt.逐渐削弱; 使逐步减少效力
例句：Offering advice on each and every problem will undermine her feeling of being adult
对每个问题都给出建议会令她觉得自己不像个成年人。

6. defend vt.保卫; 辩护
例句：Every man who could fight was now committed to defend the ridge
每个能够参加战斗的男子现在都决心要保卫这条山脊。

7. elect vt.选举; 挑出
例句: The people of the Philippines have voted to elect a new president
菲律宾人民已投票选举出了一位新总统。

8. impeach vt.弹劾; 控告（某人）犯罪
例句：Any organization and individual has a right to impeach and accuse the illegal activities.
任何组织和个人有权对政府采购中的违法行为进行检举和控告。