和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:FBI Confirms Investigation into Possible Russian Ties to Trump Campaign

2017-03-21来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. confirm vt.证实; [法] 确认,批准
例句:X-rays have confirmed that he has not broken any bones
X光片证实他没有骨折。

2. conclusion n.结论; 结局; 断定
例句:Over the years I've come to the conclusion that she's a very great musician
这些年来,我得出的结论是她是一位非常伟大的音乐家。

3. investigation n.侦查; (正式的) 调查,研究
例句:We are making a thorough investigation
我们正在进行彻底调查。

4. influence n.影响; 势力; 有影响的人(或事物)
例句:As Hugh grew older, she had less influence and couldn't control him
休慢慢长大,她的影响力变小了,无法再控制他了。

5. determine vt.(使) 下决心,(使)做出决定
例句:The size of the chicken pieces will determine the cooking time
鸡块的大小将决定烹饪时间的长短。

6. conclude vt.推断; 结束,终止; 议定
例句:We may reasonably conclude that the meeting has been postponed.
我们可以推断会议推迟了。

7. prosecute vt.起诉; 控告; 继续从事; 担任控方律师
例句: The police have decided not to prosecute because the evidence is not strong enough
由于证据不足,警方已决定不起诉。

8. tolerate vt.忍受; 容许; 承认
例句:She can no longer tolerate the position that she's in
她再也受不了自己的处境了。