1. seek v. 尋求
Most men seek wealth, all men seek happiness.
多數(shù)人追逐財富,人人尋求幸福 。
2. commitment n. 承諾,許諾
I felt I did not have to make such a commitment to them.
我覺得我沒有必要對他們作出那樣的承諾 。
3. civic a. 城市的
The US President' s visit was the most important civic event of the year.
美國總統(tǒng)的來訪是該城市那年的頭等大事 。
4. slavery n. 奴隸制度
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
難道生命真的這樣珍貴,和平真的這樣美好,竟值得用枷鎖與奴役為代價?
5. budget n. 預算
Budget cut backs forced the company to let go of several employees.
預算減少迫使得公司減裁了好幾個員工 。