和谐英语

VOA常速英语:African Governments Urged To Address Growing E-Waste

2012-03-24来源:VOA
词汇讲解:
1. threat n. 可能造成威胁的人[事, 想法]
例句:The use of nuclear weapons is a horrible threat to the species.
核武器对人类是一个严重威胁。

2. hazardous adj.冒险的,有危险的
例句:Surface water made driving conditions hazardous.
路面积水对行车安全构成隐患。

3. generate vt.生成, 产生;引起, 导致
例句:Investment generates higher incomes.
投资带来更高的收入。

4. priority n. 优先考虑的事
例句:The development of the national economy is a top priority.
发展国民经济是应予以最优先考虑的事。

5. reduce vt.缩减, 减少; 降低
例句:We must try our best to reduce the likelihood of war.
我们必须尽最大努力减少战争的可能性。

6. potential n. 可能性;潜力,潜能
例句:She has acting potential, but she needs training.
她有表演潜力,但需要训练。

7. disposal n. 清除, 处理, 处置
例句:The safe disposal of nuclear waste is a major problem.
安全处置核废料是个大问题。

8. pose vt. 造成,引起
例句:The increase in student numbers poses many problems for the schools.
学生人数增加给学校造成许多问题。

9. overtake vt. 追上, 赶上, 超过
例句:Exports have already overtaken last year's figure.
出口量已超过了去年。

10. ban vt.取缔, 查封, 禁止
例句:The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations.
新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。