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例句：France has greatly extended its influence in world affairs.
      在世界事务中, 法国的影响已大大地扩大了。

2.rebellious adj.反叛的, 难控制的

例句：The tribesmen were as rebellious as ever.
      这个部落仍旧有反叛的倾向。

3.nominate vt.提名…为候选人; 任命

例句：I nominate John.
      我推荐约翰。

      I nominate Bill as the club president.
      我提名比尔为俱乐部主席候选人。

4.outstanding adj.突出的; 杰出的; 优秀的, 出色的

例句：Her late husband was an outstanding scientist.
      她已故的丈夫是位杰出的科学家。

      The girl who won the scholarship was quite outstanding.
      得奖学金的女孩是相当杰出的。

5.throughout prep.(表示时间)自始至终;在…期间

例句：It poured with rain throughout the night.
       大雨下了整整一夜。