VOA常速英语:‘Revolution School’ Teaches How to Overthrow a Dictator

词汇讲解：

1. veteran n. 老兵;老手;富有经验的人
例句：Richard was a veteran of many battles.
理查是个身经百战的老兵。

2. overthrow vt.打倒; 推翻
例句：They overthrew their King.
他们推翻了国王。

3. regime n. 政体;政权;统治(方式)
例句：Under the old regime women could not vote.
在旧政权下妇女不能选举。

4. revolt n. 造反, 起义
例句：The governor convened his troops to put down the revolt.
总督召集他的部队去镇压叛乱。

5. curriculum n. 总课程
例句：Is German on your school's curriculum?
你们学校有德语课吗?

6. admire vt.赞赏; 钦佩
例句：We admire his working so hard.
我们钦佩他工作努力。

7. smuggle vt. 偷运, 私运, 走私
例句：Heroin has been smuggled out by sea.
海洛因已从海上偷运出境。

8. symbol n. 象征, 标志
例句：The white colour is a symbol of purity.
白色是纯洁的象征。

9. soar vi. 猛增
例句：Price soared when war broke out.
战争爆发时物价飞涨。

10. hectic adj. 繁忙的;忙乱的
例句：I spent a very hectic Sunday.
我度过了一个忙乱的星期天。

11. itinerary n. 旅程;行程
例句：A visit to Rome must be included in the itinerary.
罗马之行必须列入预定行程。

12. thrilling adj. 令人兴奋的;毛骨悚然的
例句：This stadium has seen many thrilling football matches.
这个体育场举行过许多场扣人心弦的足球比赛。