和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:The Economic Costs and Benefits of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

2014-07-18来源:VOA


词汇讲解:

1. invest vt. 投资; 花费
例句:Can I be sure of a profit if I invest? 
我要是投资, 肯定能获利吗? 

2. operation n.操作,经营
例句:Such an operation is problematic to implement and explain. 
这样的操作实现和解释起来都有问题。 

3. respect vt.尊重; 尊敬
例句:I was brought up to always respect my elders. (bring up) 
我从小就被教导要尊敬长辈。  
 
4. accept vi.承认; 同意
例句:It's a very difficult thing to accept that about yourself.
接受这一点非常困难。

5. believe vt. 信任; 料想
例句:I believe in the strength of community.
我相信社区的力量。

6. 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?