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这一道高频RA新题：

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Augustus

Augustus was given the powers of an absolute monarch, but he presented himself as the preserver of republican traditions. He treated the Senate, or state council, with great respect, and was made Consul year after year. He successfully reduced the political power of the army by retiring many soldiers, but giving them land or money to keep their loyalty.

请同学们首先注意容易读错的生词和音标：

Augustus [ɔ:'gʌstəs]

Monarch ['mɑnɚk]

Preserver [prɪ'zɝvɚ]

Cousul ['kɑnsl]

正确的RA断句及重音：

Augustus was given the powers of an absolute monarch, / but he presented himself as the preserver of republican traditions. // He treated the Senate, / or state council, / with great respect, / and was made Consul year after year.// He successfully reduced the political power of the army by retiring many soldiers, / but giving them land or money to keep their loyalty.

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