和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:美国总统能够给指控犯罪吗?

2017-08-12来源:和谐英语
counsel

n. 建议; 协商,讨论; 策略; 法律顾问,辩护人;
vt. 劝告,建议; 提供专业咨询;
[例句]He had always been able to count on her wise counsel
他总能从她那里得到明智的建议。

prosecute

v. 起诉; 控告; 继续从事; 担任控方律师;
[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。

obstruct

vt. 阻碍; 阻止; 阻塞; 堵塞;
vi. 妨碍; 阻塞; (给…) 设置障碍;
[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。

impeach

vt. 弹劾; 控告(某人)犯罪; 对(某事物)怀疑; 提出异议;
[例句]Any organization and individual has a right to impeach and accuse the illegal activities.
任何组织和个人有权对政府采购中的违法行为进行检举和控告。