慢速英语:Are Children Taking Too Many Tests?

Source: VOA 2015-11-11 English BBS Favorite

词汇讲解：

1. pressure n.压力; （力）压
例句：This pressure is sometimes referred to as stagnation pressure.
这个压力有时也叫滞止压力。

2. release vt.释放; 发布; 发行
例句：He had won his first release from the fences of home.
他第一次成功地脱出家庭的樊笼。

3. improve vt. 提高（土地、地产）的价值; （机会）利用; 改善
例句：The city must improve its public transport.
该城必须改善其公共交通系统。

4. gather vt.收集; 采集; 聚集
例句： All the members of the family gather to enjoy a reunion dinner.
全家人聚在一起吃团圆饭。

5. require vt.需要; 要求; 想要
例句：My duties require clearer definition.
我的职责需要更清楚的说明。

6. measure　vt.测量; 估量
例句：In sports he did not measure up to his younger brother.
在体育方面，他比不上他弟弟。

7. consider vt. 考虑; 认为
例句：There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。

8. explore vi.勘查，探测
例句：Can you explore the market possibility for us?
您能为我们考察一下市场前景吗？

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