慢速英语:'Love of Life,' by Jack London, Part Four

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1.footprint n.（尤指软地上的） 脚印; （地板上的） 脚印
例句：We all need to look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
我们都需要寻求降低碳排放量的方法。

2.awaken vt.唤醒，（使）觉醒
例句：The aim of the cruise was to awaken an interest in and an understanding of foreign cultures.
此次巡游旨在唤起我们对外国文化的兴趣和理解。

3.struggle vi.奋斗; 搏斗; 努力; 争取
例句：They had to struggle against all kinds of adversity
他们不得不同一切困境做斗争。

4.strike vt.攻击; 罢（工、课等）; 撞; 来到
例句：It was difficult to strike the right balance between justice and expediency.
在公正与私利之间很难两全。

5.examine vt.检查，调查; 考试;
例句：He examined her passport and stamped it
他仔细检查了她的护照，然后在上面盖了章。

6.observe vt.观察; 研究
例句：Stern also studies and observes the behaviour of babies
斯特恩还研究观察婴儿的行为。