VOA慢速英语:Abraham Lincoln: Martyr

1.consider vt.考虑; 把（某人，某事）看作…
例句：The government is being asked to consider a plan to fix the date of the Easter break
人们要求政府考虑确定复活节假期日期的计划。

2.intelligent adj.聪明的; 理解力强的; 有智力的
例句：Susan's a very bright and intelligent woman who knows her own mind.
苏珊是个非常聪明、有主见的女子。

3.defend vt.保卫; 辩护; （足球、曲棍球等） 防守
例句：Every man who could fight was now committed to defend the ridge
每个能够参加战斗的男子现在都决心要保卫这条山脊。

4.opposition n.（强烈的） 反对，敌对; （政府的） 反对党
例句：The government is facing a new wave of opposition in the form of a student strike
政府面临着学生通过罢课掀起的新一轮反对浪潮。

5.compete vi.竞争; 竞赛; 比得上; 参加比赛（或竞赛）;
例句：Here was a car priced to compete with the small imports.
这部车的定价可与进口的小车竞争。

6.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。