和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Show Your Team Spirit!

2017-04-09来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1.usage n.使用; 用法; 习惯; 惯例
例句:That expression has been sanctioned by usage.
那种表达方式在惯用法上已被认可。

2.explore vi.勘查, 探测
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。

3.involve vt.包含; 使参与,牵涉
例句:Running a kitchen involves a great deal of discipline and speed
料理好厨房需要把一切都安排得规规矩矩,且要讲求速度。

4.believe vt.相信; 信任; 以为
例句:Experts believe that the coming drought will be extensive
专家们认为即将发生的旱灾将侵袭大片地区。

5.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。