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The Roman Empire was capable of incredible feats of engineering.

People there were accustomed to a life of order and law.

The expansion of the empire brought new cultures and ideas into its broad territory.

Many historians comment that this growth was both impressive and challenging.

The Romans would continue building roads,/ aqueducts,/ and cities for centuries.

Their broad influence can still be seen in modern laws and languages.

A young student might wonder how such a vast empire was managed.

With a strong army and clever leaders,/ it seemed unstoppable.

However,/ managing such a huge territory was not easy.

Over time,/ internal problems caused the empire to weaken and eventually fall.

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单词	音标	中文	发音练习	例句 + 复读
capable of	/ˈkeɪpəbəl əv/	有能力做……	🔊 讲解词态：capable capableer capableest 常用短语：capable of	Did you know / that some deep-sea fish / are capable of producing their own light? My new phone / is capable of running multiple apps at once / without slowing down. With enough practice / you'll be capable of coding your own game / by next year.
accustomed to	/əˈkʌstəmd tuː/	习惯于……	🔊 讲解词态：accustomed accustomeder accustomedest 常用短语：accustomed to	After a week in the mountains / I got accustomed to the fresh air / and quiet nights. Are you accustomed to using a keyboard / or do you prefer a touchscreen? The astronaut / had to become accustomed to zero gravity / before the mission.
expansion	/ɪkˈspænʃən/	扩张、膨胀	🔊 讲解词态：expansion expansions 近义词：growth · increase 反义词：reduction 常用短语：economic expansion · territorial expansion	The rapid expansion of the city / is causing more pollution / in the nearby forests. Scientists study the expansion of the universe / using powerful telescopes. Economic expansion / often leads to more jobs / but also more waste.
comment	/ˈkɒment/	评论、意见	🔊 讲解词态：comment comments commented commenting 近义词：remark · opinion 常用短语：comment on · make a comment	Can you comment on / why the sky looks orange at sunset? My teacher asked us to make a comment / about the video on recycling. I don't want to comment on the game update / until I've tried it myself.
continue	/kənˈtɪnjuː/	继续、持续	🔊 讲解词态：continue continues continued continuing continuation continuous 近义词：keep on · carry on · proceed 常用短语：continue + doing/to do · continue + with	If the rain continues / the river might flood the hiking trail. She decided to continue with her science project / even after the first experiment failed. Please continue to practice your English / by reading articles about space.
broad	/brɔːd/	宽的、广泛的、概括的	🔊 讲解词态：broad broader broadest broadly broadness broaden 近义词：wide · extensive · comprehensive 常用短语：broad + range of · in broad terms	The internet offers a broad range of information / from animal facts to rocket science. In broad terms / climate change means warmer temperatures / and more extreme weather. The eagle has broad wings / that help it soar high above the mountains.