重点单词：
1、cancel
vt. 取消；删去
vi. 取消；相互抵销
n. 取消，撤销
The Russian foreign minister yesterday cancelled his visit to Washington.
俄外交部长昨天取消了对华盛顿的访问。
2、suppose
vt. 假设；认为；让（虚拟语气）；推想
vi. 猜想；料想
conj. 假使…结果会怎样
Suppose someone gave you an egg and asked you to describe exactly what was inside.
假设某人给你一个蛋并要你准确描述里面的东西。
3、possibly
adv. 可能地；也许；大概
Exercise will not only lower blood pressure but possibly protect against heart attacks.
运动不仅会降低血压，而且能防止心脏病发作。
重点短语：
1、wipe out
消灭，彻底摧毁；垮台；（滑雪等时的）翻倒；封闭
Experts say if the island is not protected, the spill could wipe out the gulf's turtle population.
专家们说如果那座小岛得不到保护，此次泄露有可能使该海湾地区的海龟灭绝。
2、fight back
回击；抵抗
We should take some comfort from the ability of the judicial system to fight back against corruption.
我们应从司法制度打击腐败的能力方面获得一些安慰。
考考你（翻译）：
1、暴力事件的爆发迫使海地取消了1987年的首次自由选举。
2、这项政策非常明了，我看不出有何理由认为它行不通。
3、她强忍住眼泪。
答案下期公布：
上期答案：
1、It's disgusting that all this damage has been caused by mindless vandalism.
2、She had definitely decided that she wanted to continue working with women in prison.
3、As they must also sprint over short distances, speed is essential.