VOA慢速英语:Severe Ocean Storms: The Science of Nature's Power

1. agriculture n. 农业；农耕；
例句：Agriculture is as important as industry.
农业和工业一样重要。

2. struck vt. 击；敲响
例句：He struck me with his fist.
他用拳头打我。

3. destructive adj. 破坏性的
例句：They are far more destructive to the fruit industry than autumn frosts. 
它们比秋季早霜对果树生产的损害大得多。 
 
4. pressure n. 压力
例句：Oil is cracked by heating under pressure. 
石油在一定压力下加热分解。  
 
5. measure n. 测量
例句：We cannot help to adopt preventive measure.
我们不得不采取预防措施。

6. dispute n. 辩论，争论
例句：They have compromised a dispute. 
他们以折衷办法解决了一场争端。