六级冲刺备考词汇的精讲（80）

　　overthrow vt./n.打倒,推翻

　　To provide enough manpower for ever- growing northern factories slavery in the southern states had to be overthrown.为了给北方日渐扩大的工厂提供足够的劳动力, 南方的奴隶制必须推翻.

　　That was what ignited the American Civil War.那是美国南北战争的原因.

　　overwhelm vt.使承受不了使不知所措;征服,制服

　　In last weeks semi-final,the Manchester United overwhelmed Liz by 4-0.在上周的半决赛中,曼联队以4比0击败利兹队.

　　Pearl n.珍珠,珠状物

　　In the early morning, you can see pearls of dew glistening on the grass.晨曦初露的时候,可以看到露珠在草上闪烁.

　　He who would search for pearls must dive below.欲寻珍珠就要潜到水里.

　　Petty a.小的,琐碎的,不重要的,气量小的,心胸狭窄的

　　Our oversight of petty details in the contract caused us considerable.由于忽视合同中的细节,我们亏损不小.

　　Premium n.保险金;奖品,赠品,额外津贴 a.高级的,优质的;售价高的

　　Farmers are offered a premium for organically grown vegetables.农民以有机方式种植蔬菜而获得津贴.

　　propaganda n.宣传