和谐英语

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2017-04-22来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1.announce vt.宣布; 述说; 声称
例句:He will announce tonight that he is resigning from office
他将于今晚宣布辞职。

2.expand vt.扩张; 使…变大; 详述
例句:Engineers noticed that the pipes were not expanding as expected
工程师注意到管道并没有如预期那样膨胀。

3.involve vt.包含; 使参与,牵涉; 围绕
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.require vt.需要; 要求; 想要
例句:If you require further information, you should consult the registrar
如果需要进一步了解信息,请咨询教务主任。

5.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。

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