和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:US Allies Support Airstrikes on Syrian Military Targets

2017-04-08来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1.condemn vt.(通常因道义上的原因而) 谴责; 宣判; 宣布…不能使用
例句:Political leaders united yesterday to condemn the latest wave of violence
政界领袖昨日联合起来对最近激增的暴力事件予以谴责。

2.prevent vt.预防; 阻止; 阻碍
例句:These methods prevent pregnancy
这些方法能防止怀孕。

3.receive vt.收到; 接待; 接到
例句:They will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm
他们会在斯德哥尔摩举行的仪式上接受颁奖。

4.escalate vt.使逐步升级; 使逐步上升
例句:Both unions and management fear the dispute could escalate
工会和管理层都担心争端会恶化。

5.solution n.溶液; 解决; 溶解; 答案
例句:What makes a design solution good?
什么才是成功的解决方案?