VOA常速英语:Clinton Talks Trade, Investment, Not Burma at the ASEAN Summit

词汇讲解：

1. objective n. 目标; 目的
例句：They failed to carry out their objectives.
他们没有实现自己的目标。

2. recognize vt. 承认(事实);认清
例句：I recognized that I had made a mistake.
我认识到自己犯了一个错误。

3. strengthen vt. 加强;增强;巩固
例句：It is a systematic attempt to strengthen our competitive ability.
那是为增强我们的竞争能力而作的有计划的努力。

4. triple v. (使)增至三倍
例句：The enemy tripled his strength.
敌军把兵力增加到原来的三倍。

5. potential n. 潜力, 潜势, 可能性
例句：This new invention has an enormous sales potential.
这项新发明有巨大的销售潜力。

6. ambitious adj. 有抱负的, 雄心勃勃的；有野心的
例句：The actress is ambitious of applause.
这女演员极想得到喝彩。

7. barrier n.栅栏, 关卡；障碍, 隔阂
例句：Lack of confidence is the biggest barrier to investment in the region.
缺乏信心是在这一地区投资的最大障碍。

8. transparent adj. 透明的, 显而易见的;一目了然的
例句：It was transparent that her pride was hurt.
很显然,她的自尊心受到了伤害。

9. secure vt. vt.握紧; 关牢；使安全；(使)获得; 把…弄到手
例句：Can you secure me two good seats for the concert?
你能为我弄到两张音乐会好座位的票吗?

10. standard n.标准, 水准, 规范
例句：Your recent work has been below standard.
你最近的工作一直低于标准。