学个词 Learn a Word-VOA英语教学 2443-application

今天我们要学的词是 application, application is spelled a-p-p-l-i-c-a-t-i-o-n, application. Application 名词，申请。For the first time in four years, NASA is accepting applications for new astronauts.美国航空航天局四年来首次启动申请程序，招募新宇航员。The company Nexus¹ Gas Transmission plans to build a $2 billion gas pipeline² across Northern Ohio and has filed its formal application for federal approval. Nexus 天然气传输公司计划兴建一条价值20亿美元的天然气管道，贯穿俄亥俄州北部地区，并已为此向联邦当局正式提交申请。好的，我们今天学习的词是 application, application, application...

1 nexus   

n.联系；关系

参考例句：

• Shared ambition is the vital nexus between them.共同的志向是把他们联结在一起的重要纽带。
• Either way,the nexus between the consumer and consumer prices is important.无论那个方面，消费者与消费价格之间的关系是至关重要的。

2 pipeline   

n.管道，管线

参考例句：

• The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.该管道供给约旦15%的原油。
• A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.一条单管路给所有的房子供水。