和谐英语

VOA常速英语:NATO Copes With Early French Afghan Withdrawal

2012-02-02来源:VOA
词汇讲解:
1. gathering n. 聚集, 集会
例句:He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.
他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。

2. stride n. 进展,进步
例句:Great strides have been made in medical research.
医学研究取得了很大的进展。

3. outline vt.画[标]出…的轮廓;概述, 列提纲
例句:The man's figure was outlined by the light.
灯光照出这个人的轮廓。

4. transfer vt. 转移; 迁移
例句:I intend to transfer the property to my son.
我想把这笔财产转给我儿子。

5. deadline n. 最后期限
例句:April 15 is the deadline for filling individual income-tax returns.
个人所得税申报归档的最后期限是4月15日。

6. withdraw vt. 取[收]回;(使)撤退[出]
例句:The general decided to withdraw his soldiers.
那位将军决定撤军。

7. underway adj. 在进行中的
例句:Road and bridge construction is underway.
公路和桥梁正在建设中。

8. transform v. 改变
例句:Marriage has completely transformed her.
结婚使她完全改变了。

9. jeopardy n. 危险;危难;风险
例句:His foolish behaviour may put his whole future in jeopardy.
他愚蠢的行为可能毁了他一生的前程。

10. overcome vt. 战胜;克服
例句:The learner of a second language has many obstacles to overcome.
第二语言学习者有许多障碍要克服。