VOA常速英语:US Supreme Court to Make Historic Health-Care Decision

词汇讲解：
1. overhaul n. 检查;大修
例句：It is generally appreciated that the rail network needs a complete overhaul.
众所周知，铁路系统需要大检修。

2. defect n. 缺点,缺陷,不足之处
例句：Indecision is his chief defect.
优柔寡断是他的主要缺点。

3. deny vt. 否认知情, 否定，否认
例句：He denied knowing anything about their plans.
他否认知悉他们的计划。

4. coverage n. 提供的数量；覆盖范围（或方式）
例句：This is an insurance policy with extensive coverage.
这是一项承保范围广泛的保险。

5. fault n. 缺点, 缺陷; 故障
例句：There is a fault in this machine.
这台机器出了故障。

6. penalty n. 罚款
例句：The penalty for spitting is US$10.
随地吐痰罚款十美金。

7. category n. 种类;部属;类目
例句：The strings are a category of musical instruments.
弦乐器是乐器的一种。

8. signature n. (人或物的)识别标志,特征
例句：Visconti's signature is on every shot of the motion picture.
这部电影的每个镜头上都有威士康蒂的特征。

9. schedule vt.排定, 安排
例句：The secretary is trying to schedule the month's appointments.
秘书正在设法安排这个月的约会。

10. cite vt.引用, 举例；表彰, 嘉奖；传唤, 传讯
例句：He was cited in divorce proceedings.
他因离婚案被传讯。