和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Spring Is in the Air!

2017-03-19来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. blossom n.花,群花; 开花时期
例句:The cherry blossom came out early in Washington this year.
今年华盛顿的樱花开得很早。

2. describe vt.叙述; 描写,形容
例句:We asked her to describe what kind of things she did in her spare time
我们请她描述一下她业余时间都在做什么。

3. active adj.积极的,活跃的,有生气的
例句:Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing.
家里有个好动的小孩会是相当累人的。

4. informal adj.(语言) 非正式的; 口语体的
例句:She is refreshingly informal
她不拘礼节,让人耳目一新。

5. disrespectful adj.不尊重的; 失礼的,无礼的
例句:They shouldn't treat their mother in this disrespectful way.
他们不能这样无礼地对待亲生母亲。