2010年考研经典短文背诵:第6期

block: v. 妨碍，阻碍
educational circle: 教育界
temporary: adj. 暂时的
depressing: adj. 令人沮丧的
take charge of: 负责
enlighten: v. 启蒙，教导
mission: n. 使命，任务
look down upon: 看不起
comprehend: v. 理解，领会
self-sustaining: adj. 自立的，自谋生活的
priceless: adj. 无价的，极其贵重的
reward: v. 酬劳，奖赏
　
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