1.marriage n.结婚；婚姻

The news of their marriage knocked me for a loop.
他们结婚的消息使我大吃一惊。

2.ceremony n.仪式；礼节

The marriage ceremony took place in the church.
婚礼在教堂举行。

3.population n.人口

What is the population of this country?
这个国家的人口是多少？

4.approve v.批准；赞成

The city council approved the building plan.
市议会批准了这项建筑计划。

5.anecdote n.轶事；奇闻

He departs from the text to tell an anecdote.
他没讲课文而讲了一段轶事。