1.weaken vt.削弱,减弱,使稀薄
例句：His eyes weakened as he grew older.
他年纪更大时视力变弱了。
2.purpose n.目的,意向,决心,效果,意义,论题
例句：He created disturbances on purpose.
他故意制造事端。
3.decisive a.决定性的;明确的,果断的
例句：The decisive battle has begun.
决战开始了。
4.hereby ad.以此,特此
例句：The public are hereby notified of it.
这事公众也由此接到了通知。
5.interfere vi.干涉,干预;妨碍,打扰;抵触,冲突
例句：The authorities did not interfere with us.
当局不干涉我们。
1.Democrats said the policy was proof that anti-slavery extremists were in control of the government.
in control of控制,管理,掌握
例句：There are four distinct forms of authority in control of planning.
对控制部署，有四种不同形式的权限。
2.And, as a result, the Civil War would last longer.
as a result结果
例句：As a result, the initiative of enterprises withers.
企业没有积极性了。
3.But although my duty is clear, it is in some way painful. I hope that the people will understand that I act not in anger, but in expectation of a greater good."
in expectation of期待,盼望…