VOA常速英语:Student Architects Shine in Solar Energy Contest

词汇讲解：

1. architect n.建筑师, 设计师
例句：The new building was built from the design of a famous architect.
这座新楼是根据一位著名建筑师的设计建成的。

2. shine vi. 表现突出, 出众
例句：He's a pretty good student, but sports are where he really shines.
他是个很好的学生, 可体育运动才是他真正出色之处。

3. generate产生,发生(热,电,光等)
例句：A dynamo is used to generate electricity.
发电机用于发电。

4. grid n. 输电网
例句：Power can be fed from wind generators into the electricity grid system.
电力可以从风力发电机流入输电网。

5. component n. (机器、设备等的)构成要素;零件;成分
例句：A computer consists of thousands of components.
电脑由成千上万个部件组成。

6. include vt. 包括, 包含
例句：Their course of study includes elementary hygiene and medical theory.
他们的课程包括基础卫生学和医疗知识。

7. angle n. 角, 角度; 角落,突出部分
例句：These novels mirror life in today's Japan from various angles.
这些小说从不同角度反映了当代日本的生活。

8. revolve v. (使)旋转
例句：He revolved the pencil between his fingers.
他转动着夹在手指间的铅笔。

9. ship v. 运送
例句：Some fruit doesn't ship well.
有些水果不便运送。

10. assess vt. 估价, 估计；评定, 核定
例句：It is too early to assess the effects of the new legislation.
现在来评价新法规的效果为时尚早。