VOA常速英语:Obama, Merkel Discuss Libya, Economy, Mideast Peace

词汇讲解：

1. hail vt. 致敬; 向…欢呼
例句：The people lined the streets to hail the returning heroes.
人们夹道欢迎凯旋的英雄们。

2. decline n. 下降, 减少, 衰退
例句：There has been a sharp decline in profits this year.
今年的利润大幅度下降。

3. enduring adj. 持久的,不朽的
例句：Stamina is enduring energy.
精力就是持续下去的活力。

4. indispensable adj. 必不可少的, 必需的
例句：For a successful class humour is indispensable.
要在课堂上取得成功, 幽默是必不可少的。

5. prosperity n. 兴旺, 繁荣
例句：The new agreement raised hopes for conditions of prosperity and harmony.
新的协议唤起了人们对繁荣与和谐前景的期望。

6. precede v. 在…之前发生（或出现）；先于
例句：The days that preceded were filled with activity.
前几天排满了活动。

7. testament n. 遗嘱；实际的证明
例句：His success is a testament to his skills.
他的成功便是他技艺娴熟的证据。

8. bilateral adj. 双边的, 双方的
例句：They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.
他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。

9. expectation n. 预料; 期望
例句：He has little expectation of passing the exam.
他对考试及格不抱希望。

10. disastrous adj. 灾难性的, 造成灾害的
例句：Carelessness in driving often results in disastrous accidents.
驾驶不慎常带来不幸的意外。

11. trigger vt. 引发, 引起
例句：The incident triggered an armed clash.
这起事件触发了一场武装冲突。