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VOA慢速英语:'Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,' by O. Henry

2018-11-24来源:和谐英语

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词汇讲解：

1. thanksgiving n.感恩节; 感谢，感恩祈祷
例句：Thousands viewed the Thanksgiving Day parade.
数千人观看感恩节游行队伍。

2. turkey n.火鸡
例句：Hearn pulled off another piece of turkey and ate it with relish.
候恩，又撕下一片火鸡肉，吃得津津有味。

3. overheat vt. 过度加热; 使愤怒
例句：The engine was overheating and the car was not handling well
发动机过热，车子不好操纵。

4. gather vt.收集; 采集; 聚集
例句：In the evenings, we gathered around the fireplace and talked
晚上，我们聚在火炉边聊天。

5. desire n.欲望; 愿望; 希望
例句：I had a strong desire to help and care for people
我非常渴望能够帮助和照顾他人。

6. discover vt. 发现; 碰见; 撞见
例句：She discovered that they'd escaped
她发现他们已经逃跑了。