VOA慢速英语:Improve Your Pronunciation by Training Your Ears

1.improve vt.提高（土地、地产）的价值; 利用（机会）; 改善，改良
例句：Both the texture and condition of your hair should improve
你头发的发质与健康状况都应改善。

2.explain vt.讲解，解释
例句：He made up a story to explain why he was absent.
他编造了一个故事为他的缺席辩解。

3.demonstrate vt.论证; 证明，证实; 显示
例句：The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality
该研究还表明了肥胖症和死亡率之间存在直接的联系。

4.recognize vt.承认; 识别; 认出
例句：The receptionist recognized him at once
接待员一眼就认出他了。

5.include vt.包括; 包含; 计入; 包住
例句：A good British breakfast always includes sausages
一顿丰盛的英式早餐总会包括香肠。

6.define vt.规定; 使明确; 精确地解释
例句：I can't define the word.
我说不出这个字的准确意思。