VOA慢速英语:The Historic Flight of the Dragon

1. capsule n. 小盒,小容器
例句：The plastic capsule was transparent all the way round.
那个塑料小盒通体透明。

2. launch vt. 使(船)下水
例句：The new ship was launched today.
新船今天下水了。

3. private adj. 个人的,私人的
例句：That's my private view.
那是我个人的观点。

4. celebrate vt.  祝贺
例句：We held a party to celebrate our success.
我们举行宴会庆祝我们的成功。
 
5. secure vt. 把...弄牢;关紧
例句：He secured all the windows before he left.
他走之前关紧了所有的窗户。

6. invest vt. 投(资)
例句：He invested all his money in real estate.
他把钱全部投资房地产。

7. remain vi. 剩下,余留
例句：A few pears remain on the trees.
树上尚留有几颗梨子。

8. atmosphere n. 大气,气氛
例句：The talk was conducted in a cordial atmosphere.
会谈是在热情友好的气氛中进行的。