和谐英语

VOA常速英语:Gay Marriage Fight Sparks US Debate Over Meaning of Marriage

2011-07-11来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. adopt vt. 正式接受, 通过
例句:The meeting adopted a resolution.
会议通过了一项议案。

2. legalize vt. 使合法化,使得到法律认可
例句:They won’t ever legalize the drugs trade.
他们永远不会把毒品的行业合法化的。

3. opponent n. 反对者
例句:She is one of the strongest opponents of tax reform.
她是税收改革的最强烈的反对者之一。
Proponent n. 支持者, 拥护者

4. impromptu adj. 事先无准备(的), 临时(的)
例句:The announcement was made in an impromptu press conference at the airport.
这一宣布是在机场举行的临时新闻发布会上作出的。

5. rendition n. 演唱, 表演
例句:She gave a splendid rendition of the song.
这首歌她唱得动听极了。

6. affection n. 喜爱, 爱,热爱
例句:The officer transferred his affections to the other girl.
那军官爱上了另一个姑娘。

7. confer vt. 授予, 赋予(奖项、学位、荣誉或权利)
例句:Jogging will confer striking benefits.
慢跑会带来明显益处。

8. deserve vt. 应受, 应得, 值得
例句:He deserves a reward for his efforts.
他积极努力, 值得奖赏。

9. bias n. 偏见, 偏心, 偏袒
例句:They are accusing the teacher of political bias in his marking.
他们在指控那名教师打分数有政治偏见。

10. erosion n. 腐蚀, 侵蚀; 磨损
例句:Soil conservation is intended to curb erosion.
土壤保持旨在控制水土流失。

11. fit v. (使)适合
例句:The hat fits perfectly.
这顶帽子挺合适的。

12. alienate vt. 使疏远, 使不友好, 离间
例句:The Prime Minister's policy alienated many of her followers.
首相的政策使很多拥护她的人疏远了她。