和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Reports: Trump Investigated for Possible Obstruction of Justice

2017-06-16来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1.obstruct vt.阻碍; 阻止; 阻塞; 堵塞
例句:Tractors and container lorries have completely obstructed the road.
拖拉机和集装箱货车已经将这条路完全堵死了。

2.interview  n.采访; 面试; 接见; 会谈
例句:When I went for my first interview for this job I arrived extremely early
在参加这份工作的初次面试时,我到得非常早。

3.dishonest adj.不诚实的,不老实的; 不正直的
例句:You have been dishonest with me
你对我不诚实。

4.dismissal n.解雇,免职; 撤退
例句:His former chauffeur is claiming unfair dismissal on the grounds of racial discrimination.
他的前任司机声称自己因为种族歧视而遭到了不公平解雇。

5.criticize vt.批评; 评论; 指责
例句:His mother had rarely criticized him or any of her children
他母亲很少指责他或她的任何孩子。

6.prosecute vt.起诉; 控告; 继续从事
例句:The police have decided not to prosecute because the evidence is not strong enough
由于证据不足,警方已决定不起诉。

7.investigation n.侦查; (正式的) 调查,研究
例句:We are making a thorough investigation
我们正在进行彻底调查。

8.indication n.指示; 表明; 标示; 象征
例句:All the indications are that we are going to receive reasonable support from abroad
所有迹象都表明,我们将从国外获得有力支持。