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VOA慢速英语:Calhoun: The South Asks for Justice, Simple Justice
词汇讲解:
1. permit vt.许可,准许
例句:He did not normally permit himself the indulgence of sentiment.
他一般不允许自己陷入感情的罗网。
2. avoid vt.避开,避免
例句:How can I avoid getting stung?
我怎么才能避免上当受骗?
3. enforce vt.强迫服从; 实施
例句:Police strictly enforce these speed limits with hefty fines.
警方以巨额罚款来执行这些限速措施。
4. propose vt.提议,建议
例句:I generally do not like to propose bans.
我通常不喜欢提议实施交易禁令。
5. compromise vi.折中解决; 妥协
例句:Mr obama has tried harder to compromise.
奥巴马总统曾艰难地尝试让步。
6. surrender vi.投降; 屈服
例句:Trust is an essential ingredient to surrender.
信靠是降服的基本要素之一。
7. concern vt.涉及,关系到
例句:Are these the problems which most concern mankind?
这些是最关系到人类的问题吗?
8. protest vi.抗议; 断言
例句:They intend to protest again.
他们准备再次举行抗议。
9. urge vt.催促; 推进
例句:Some americans urge a stronger response.
一些美国人敦促对中国予以更强硬的回应。
10. melt vi.熔化,溶解
例句:They melt chocolate with flows of warm water.
它们使用流动的温水来融化巧克力。
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