托福词汇列表

[153-59] assert

vt.维护

【例】 Employees should learn to assert their fights.

[154-59] preserve

vt.保存(keep，save，maintain)

【例】 Max eats only good things hoping to preserve his health.

[154-59] retain

vt.保留(hold，reserve，withhold，keep)

【例】 We retained the original fireplace when we redecorated the room.

[154-59] shield

vt.庇护，保护(protect)

【例】 He shielded me by claiming that he broke the window.

[154-59] defend

vt.防护

【例】 Mary defended her actions when she was accused of cheating.

[154-59] escort

vt.护送(accompany)

【例】 A bodyguard escorted the celebrity around town.

[154-59] convoy

vt.护送(accompany，escort)

【例】 The army convoyed the supply trucks to the center of the battle.

[154-59] safeguard

vt.维护，保卫(protect)

【例】 We have found a way of safeguarding our money.