慢速英语:Ananya Vinay, 12, Wins National Spelling Bee

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1.competition n.竞争; 比赛; 竞争者;
例句：There's been some fierce competition for the title
夺冠之争一直都相当激烈。

2.seize vt.抓住; 逮捕; 捉拿
例句：We should try to seize the opportunity.
我们应该设法把握住这次机会。

3.opponent n.对手; 敌手; 反对者
例句：He described the detention without trial of political opponents as a cowardly act.
他称未经审判就将政敌关押起来是懦夫之举。

4.comfort vt.安慰，使舒适
例句：They tried to comfort her, but what could they say?
他们想要安慰她,但能说什么呢?
 
5.qualify vt.（使） 具有资格; 有权; 达标
例句：It takes six years to qualify as a doctor.
要获得医师资格需时六年。

6.alternate adj.交替的; 轮流的; 间隔的;
例句：They saw each other on alternate Sundays.
他们每隔一个星期天相会一次。