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Top 10 Lists for News, Movies and Pigeons

2015-12-25来源:VOA
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entertainment – n. amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game

generous – adj. freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things

pigeon – n. a gray bird that is common in cities and that has a fat body and short legs

breed – n. a particular kind of bird, dog, cat, horse, or other animal

earnings -- n. money received as wages or gained as profit

babysitting – adj. taking care of children

generous – adj. freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things

grossing – adj. the amount of money earned by a movie or other project

minion – n. someone who is not powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss

awaken – v. to wake up

compile – v. to create a CD, book, or list by gathering things

success – n. getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame

failure – n. the act or result of failing

poke – v. to make (fun of)