VOA慢速英语:James Madison, Father of the Constitution

1. intelligence n.情报; 智力
例句：His intelligence never led him into arrogance.
他的聪明才智却并不导致其骄傲自大。

2. participate vi.参加某事; 分享某事
例句：He has invited the all battle companions participate in his wedding party.
他邀请了所有战友参加他的结婚舞会。

3. strengthen vt.加强，巩固
例句：You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
削弱强者不能使弱者变得强壮。

4. determine vt.决定
例句：Let's multiply the height by the width to determine the area.
我们宽乘高来确定面积。

5. influence n.影响; 势力
例句：The air resistance makes influence on the flight of an aeroplane.
空气阻力影响飞机飞行。

6. ratify vt.批准; 认可
例句：They ratify the pact because they think it will bring peace.
他们批准了这项协定，因为他们认为它将能带来和平。

7. persuade vt.说服; 劝说
例句：He managed to persuade his parents to let him seek a job.
他就极力说服父母，让他找个工作。