VOA慢速英语:'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part Two

1.frighten vt.使惊恐，使恐慌; 吓走
例句：Did the noise frighten you?
那声音使你吃惊吗?

2.indicate vt.表明，标示，指示; 象征
例句：Rosy morning clouds indicate rain, and a rosy sunset means fine weather.
早霞主雨, 晚霞主晴。

3.threaten vt.危及; 恐吓; 预示（某事）; 预示凶兆
例句：He said army officers had threatened to destroy the town
他说陆军军官们曾威胁要摧毁那座小镇。

4.encourage vt.促进; 支持; 鼓励
例句：When things aren't going well, he encourages me, telling me not to give up.
事情进展不顺的时候，他鼓励我说不要放弃。

5.interrupt vt.打断（别人的话等）; 阻止; 截断
例句：I'm sorry to interrupt your meditation.
很抱歉，我打断了你的沉思。

6.despair n.绝望; 使人绝望的人（或事物）
例句：I looked at my wife in despair
我绝望地看着妻子。