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Ten Must-See Route 66 Attractions

2015-11-22来源:VOA
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fiberglass - n. a light and strong material that is made from thin threads of glass and that is used in making various products — often used before another noun

muffler - n. a device that is attached to the engine of a vehicle to make it quieter

lumberjack - n. a person whose job is to cut down trees for wood

daring - adj. willing to do dangerous or difficult things

golden age - n. a time of great happiness, success, and achievement

treasured - v. highly valued and appreciated

majestic - adj. impressively beautiful

renovate - v. to make changes and repairs to (an old house, building, room) so that it is back in good condition

kooky - (informal) adj. strange; different than usual

dome - n. a large rounded roof or ceiling that is shaped like half of a ball

cone - n. a shape that has a pointed top and sides that form a circle at the bottom

taxidermy - n. the job of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals so that they look like they did when they were alive

bar brawl - n. a fight that happens in a drinking place