和谐英语

VOA常速英语:Watertown, New York Welcomes Troop Withdrawal Announcement

2011-06-27来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. constant adj. 不断的, 连续发生的
例句:In history, change is constant.
在历史上, 变化是不断的。

2. ultimate adj. 最后的, 最终的; 最大的, 极限程度的
例句:The ultimate luxury of the trip was flying in Concorde.
这一行程中最大的享受就是乘坐协和式飞机。

3. sacrifice n. .牺牲, 舍身,舍弃
例句:His parents made a lot of sacrifices to make sure he got a good education.
他的父母为确保他得到良好的教育而作了很多牺牲。

4. station vt. 派驻;使驻扎
例句:Two guards were stationed at the gate.
在大门口有两名警卫站岗。

5. direct指导,引导,指引,带领
例句:The general manager directed the company through a difficult time.
总经理带领公司渡过了难关。

6. shoulder vt. 承担, 担负
例句:The oldest son should shoulder the burdens of the family.
长子该担负起家庭的重担。

7. perpetual adj. 间断的; 持续的; 长久的
例句:That dog is perpetual nuisance.
那只狗是经常惹人讨厌的东西。

8. casualty n. 伤亡者;受害者, 牺牲品
例句:Our regiment suffered heavy casualties.
我团伤亡惨重。

9. expense n. 消耗, 花费
例句:I don't think we can afford the expense.
我认为我们负担不了这个费用。

10. achieve vt. 取得, 获得
例句:They achieved some victories despite these setbacks.
尽管受到这些挫折, 他们还是取得了一些胜利。

11. deploy vt. 使展开; 施展; 部署
例句:The commander deployed his men along the railway.
指挥官把兵力部署在铁路沿线上。