和谐英语

VOA常速英语:Clinton Pledges Early Action On Free Trade Agreements

2011-05-12来源:VOA

 
词汇讲解:

1. implement vt. 使生效, 贯彻, 执行
例句:We need money to implement the program. 
我们需要钱来实行这个计划。 

2. stall vi. 拖延
例句:We could not stall a cease-fire proposal forever. 
我们无法永久推迟停火建议。

3. long-awaited adj. 期待已久的
例句:Now at length Goering could give them the long-awaited signal. 
现在戈林终于能够对他们发出久经期待的号令。 

4. swift adj. 迅速的, 速度快的
例句:He gave them a swift glance.
他迅速地朝他们瞥了一眼。

5. boost vt. 增加, 提高
例句:These changes will help to boost share prices.
这些变化将有助于提高股票价格。

6. falter vi. 蹒跚;摇晃;犹豫;畏缩
例句:He never falters in his determination.
他的决心从不动摇。

7. forge vi. 稳步前进
例句:The ship forged ahead through the stormy sea.
船在风急浪高的海面上稳稳行进。

8. bipartisan adj. 两党的;代表两党的
例句:There was a bipartisan agreement on the need for discussions.
需要讨论这一点得到两党的同意。

9. transparency n. 透明;透明度;透明性
例句:Generally speaking , previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency.
总的来说,以前议会中针对政策的辩论忽视了透明度的重要性。

10. consultation n. 磋商
例句:The assembly voted to delay the legislation to allow further consultation to take place.
议会投票决定暂缓立法以便进一步磋商。

11. inadequate adj. 不充足的,不适当的
例句:The causes of social distress include inadequate housing.
造成社会困境的原因包括住房不足。

12. wane vi. 变小;减少
例句:Her enthusiasm for him was beginning to wane.
她对他的热情在开始减退。