和谐英语

VOA常速英语:Al-Awlaki Was Prominent Al-Qaida Voice Aimed at West

2011-10-02来源:VOA

词汇讲解:

1. authorities n. 当局,权威
例句:The authorities took measures to prevent tax fraud. 
当局已采取措施防止偷税漏税. 

2. hunt vt .搜寻,猎取
例句:Sportsmen hunt wild animals in Africa. 
运动员们猎取非洲的野兽。 

3. attempt vt. 试图,企图
例句:He cut desperately at the rope in an attempt to free his foot. 
他拼命砍绳子,试图把自己的脚解脱开。 

4. murderous adj. 蓄意谋杀的,残忍的
例句:This was murderous work! 
这真是要命的事情!

5. approve vt. 赞成,许可
例句:I quite approve of the idea of your plan. 
我很赞成你的计划中的构想。 

6. including prep 包括
例句:I want a package deal including airfare and hotel. 
我需要一个成套服务,包括机票和住宿。

7. terrorist n. 恐怖分子
例句: Car bombs have become essential terrorist weapons. 
汽车炸弹已经成为恐怖分子主要的武器

8. leadership n. 领导,领导者的地位
例句:Right now there's a drought of adequate leadership. 
眼下缺少能胜任的领导人。 

9. threat n. 威胁
例句:It was a threat to charities too. 
这对慈善事业也是一个威胁。 

10. influence n. 影响,作用
例句:He promised to use his influence. 
他答应运用他的影响力。