VOA慢速英语:'The Cop and the Anthem,' by O. Henry

1. realize vt.实现; 了解
例句：I came to realize that he was right.
我终于认识到他是对的。

2. desirable adj.可取的; 令人满意的
例句：You will also make some desirable acquaintances.
你也可以结识几个合意的朋友。

3. arrest vt.逮捕，拘捕; 止住
例句：Attempts are being made to arrest the spread of the disease.
现正设法遏止这种疾病的蔓延。

4. appear vi.发表; 出现，显现
例句：They appear to be very sensitive to mildly corrosive environments.
它们似乎对轻度的腐蚀环境非常敏感。

5. remain vi.保持; 依然; 留下
例句：Nobody wants to remain a beginner.
没有人愿意停留在新手级别。

6. change vt.改变，变更; 交换
例句：People like to change things around to suit themselves.
人们喜欢改变周围的事物，使之适合自己。

7. worthless adj.无价值的，不值钱的
例句：They spurned the worthless rags.
他们根本看不起这些不值钱的小玩意儿。

8. argue vt.坚决主张; 提出理由证明; 说服
例句：Don' t argue with your mother.
不要和母亲争辩。