本集核心英语单词及例句：

1.tardy (adj.)缓慢的，迟缓的；迟到的
And they were tardy in entering emerging markets.
在进入新兴市场方面，他们总是表现的很迟缓。

2.criticize (vi.)批评；评论；苛求
Would you like to read and criticize my new novel?
您愿意阅读并评论一下我的新小说吗？

3.bother (n.)麻烦；烦恼
I tell them not to bother.
我告诉他们不用为此烦恼。

4.punctual (adj.)准时的；精确的
Are there any ways of encouraging others to be as punctual as I am myself?
有什么办法能让其他人像我一样守时呢？

5.friendship (n.)友谊
We all know that true friendships stand the test of time.
我们都知道，真正的友谊是经受得住时间考验的。

6.appointment (n.)约定
I treat that appointment with the same seriousness as anything else in my life.
像对待生活中任何其他事一样，我认真看待这个约定。