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VOA常速英语:Tough Times Test Quality-of-Life Quest in US
1. factor n.因素, 要素
例句:Industry and modesty are the chief factors of his success.
勤奋和谦虚是他成功的主要因素。
2. rock vt.使震惊; 使受震动
例句:His sudden death rocked the village.
他的突然死亡震惊了全村。
3. upheaval n. 突然的巨变;大动荡;大变动
例句:It was faced with the greatest social upheaval since World War Ⅱ.
它面临第二次世界大战以来最大的社会动乱。
4. profound adj. 深深的;深刻的;深切的;深度的
例句:Her parents' divorce had a profound effect on her life.
她父母的离异对她的生活有很深的影响。
5. demand n.要求, 所需求之物;需求, 需要
例句:There's an increased demand for organic produce these days
目前对有机农产品有更大的需求。
6. spouse n. 配偶, 夫或妻
例句:Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.
她的配偶星期天要来看她。
7. adjust v. 调节;改变...以适应
例句:She must learn to adjust herself to English life.
她必须学会适应英国的生活。
8. recipe n. 方法; 秘诀; 诀窍
例句:He thinks the one recipe for success lies in hard work.
他认为成功的唯一诀窍在于勤奋。
9. conduct vt. 控制, 指导,管理,经营;进行;实施;处理
例句:They hired agents to conduct their company.
他们雇请代理人来管理他们的公司。
10. agreeable adj. 令人愉快的, 惬意的, 愉悦的,讨人喜欢的, 宜人的
例句:It's very agreeable to have you here.
有你在这里很令人愉快。
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