和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Using Discourse Markers in American English

2017-04-07来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1.explore vi.勘查, 探测, 勘探
例句:I just wanted to explore Paris, read Sartre, listen to Sidney Bechet
我就想逛逛巴黎,读读萨特的作品,听听悉尼·贝谢的音乐。

2.represent vt.表现,象征; 代表
例句:The offer has yet to be accepted by the lawyers representing the victims.
受害者的代理律师还没有接受这个提议。

3.choose vt.挑选; 认为…比其它更可取
例句:They will be able to choose their own leaders in democratic elections
他们将能够通过民主选举选择自己的领导人。

4.respectful adj.恭敬的; 有礼貌的; 殷勤的
例句:He was always so polite and respectful
他总是彬彬有礼,尊敬他人。

5.discuss vt.商量; 讨论,谈论;
例句:I will be discussing the situation with colleagues tomorrow
明天我会和同事们讨论一下情况。