VOA慢速英语:赫尔曼·梅尔维尔短篇小说《班尼托.西兰诺》Part Two

词汇讲解：

1. command vt.指挥，控制
例句：Running this script with the scala command yields the following output.
用scala命令运行这段脚本会得到以下输出。

2. satisfy vt. 使满意，满足
例句：A cup of beer will satisfy your thirst.
喝杯啤酒可为你止渴。

3. promise n.许诺;希望
例句：They absolved her from the promise.
他们不再坚持要她履行诺言。

4. observe vt.遵守;观察
例句：He was ordered to observe a suspected person.
他受命监视一个可疑的人。

5. withdraw vt.撤走;拿走
例句：We would rather withdraw the draft resolution than amend it.
与其修改草案，不如予以撤回。