VOA慢速英语:John Quincy Adams: Great Diplomat, Poor Politician

1. graduate vt.授予学位或毕业证书; 从…接受学位; 分成等级; 标以刻度
例句：In 1973, the first Open University graduates received their degrees.
1973年，第一批开放大学的毕业生获得了学位。

2. inability n.无能为力; 无能，无力
例句：Her inability to concentrate could cause an accident.
她无法集中精力可能会导致事故。

3. include vt.包括; 包含; 计入; 包住
例句：A good British breakfast always includes sausages
一顿丰盛的英式早餐总会包括香肠。

4. improve vt.提高（土地、地产）的价值; 利用（机会）; 改善，改良
例句：Both the texture and condition of your hair should improve
你头发的发质与健康状况都应改善。

5. weaken vt.衰减; （使） 削弱
例句：The recession has weakened so many firms that many can no longer survive
经济衰退使许多公司实力大损，不少难以为继。

6. retire vi.退休; 撤退; 后退，退却
例句：He will retire from his job next year and take things easy.
他明年就要退休过轻松的生活了。