VOA慢速英语:Rain, Rain, Go Away!

1.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。

2.simply adv.简直; 简单地，朴素地
例句：The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base
这张桌子只不过是在底座上安了一块圆形刨花板。

3.remind vt.提醒; 使想起，使记起
例句：Please remind me to answer that letter.
请提醒我回复那封信。

4.represent vt.表现，象征; 代表
例句：Mr. Reed has been selected to represent us on the committee.
里德先生代表我们已被选入委员会。

5.achieve vt.实现; 取得; 获得
例句：There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals
有志之士将会共同为实现这些目标而努力。

6.complain vi.抱怨，诉苦; 申诉
例句：Miners have complained bitterly that the government did not fulfill their promises
矿工们愤愤不平地抱怨说政府没有履行诺言。