1. increase vt.增加,增大
例句:He exhorted his workers to increase production.
他力劝自己的工人增加生产。
2. invest vt.投资; 花费
例句:Can I be sure of a profit if I invest?
我要是投资, 肯定能获利吗?
3. recognize vt.承认;识别
例句:I recognize that she works harder than I do.
我认识到她比我用功。
4. reduce vt.减少; 缩小
例句:Oil is put in machinery to reduce the friction.
把油涂到机器上减少摩擦。
5. compare vt.比较,对照
例句:Judges meet regularly to compare sentences.
法官们定期开会,比较课刑情况。