雅思词汇记忆法与写作例句(11)

雅思词汇记忆法与写作例句

Child abuse hurt children's self-respect/sef-esteem/dignity as a human being.

2. close[klEuz7] v. 关闭, 结束.

In democratic nations municipal affairs should not be closed to public/citizens.

close[klEus7] n. 结束.停止 come to a close /an end

close[klEus7] adj.近的, 亲密的 (----to )

We expect our government officials to be close to their citizens.

3. content[`kRtent] n.内容

Nowadays, much pornographic content and violence on TV are exposed to children.

content[kRn`tent] adj.满足的

Nowadays, an increasing number of young people is less content with their present economic conditions. 。

4. desert[di`zEt7] vt放弃, 遗弃, 逃跑

desert[5dezEt7] n. 沙漠, 应得的赏罚 adj沙漠的, 荒凉的 a desert island/land

Many parts of the world become desert land due to the deforestation.

5. excuse [iks5kju:z7] vt. 原谅, 申辩 excuse/forgive sb

Nothing will excuse his cruelty to his children.任何事都不能开脱他虐待儿童的罪行。

excuse[iks5kju:s7] n . 饶恕, 致歉, 理由, 口实, 借口

Without strict school regulations, children may have various kinds of excuses to skip school/class/play truant.

6. invalid[`invElid] adj. 病弱的 weak

In civilized society the invalid are normally taken good care of.

invalid [in`vAlid]adj.无效的 ineffective

7. irony[`aiEni] adj. 铁的