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例句：We must do a good job of predicting earthquakes so that we can disperse the population in time.
       我们要做好地震预报工作，以便及时疏散人口。
 
2.sermon n.说教, 启示, 布道

例句：The sage's sermon suddenly cleared my view and made me understand many theories.
       这位智者的训诫使我豁然开朗，明白了很多道理。
 
3.defuse vt.去掉...的引信, 平息

例句：While continuing to watch out for and defuse financial risks, we should generate more financial resources to support        economic development.
      在继续防范和化解金融风险的同时，加大金融对经济发展的支持力度。

4.speculate vi.深思, 推测, 投机

例句：We can only speculate about the future.
      我们只能推测将来。

5.juncture n.接合, 连接, 接缝

例句：At the critical juncture, he still kept his composure.
      在那危急的时刻，他还保持着安详的神态。

6.diligent a.勤勉的, 用功的

例句：This child isn't as quick as others, but he is very diligent.
      这孩子不像其他孩子那样反应敏捷，但却十分勤奋。

7.assemble vt.集合, 收集, 装配

例句：The teacher told her students to assemble on the playground in ten minutes.
      老师告诉学生们十分钟后在操场集合。

8.disillusion v.使醒悟, 使幻想破灭

例句：She still believes in Santa Claus and it will be cruel to disillusion her.
       她仍然相信有圣诞老人,要是使她这一幻想破灭就於心不忍了。

9.landmark n.陆标, 划时代的事, 地界标

例句：The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is a very prominent landmark.
       纽约港里的自由女神像非常瞩目。