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Killing of Gorilla at US Zoo Causes Uproar

2016-06-01来源:VOA
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moat – n. a deep, wide ditch that is usually filled with water and that goes around the walls of a place (such as a castle) to protect it from being attacked​

exhibit – n. an object or a collection of objects that have been put out in a public space for people to look at : something shown in an exhibition​

agitated – v. to disturb, excite, or anger (someone)​

tranquilizing – v. to use a drug to cause (a person or animal) to become very relaxed and calm​

furious – adj. very angry​

negligence – n. failure to take the care that a responsible person usually takes: lack of normal care or attention

jerking – v. to push, pull, or twist (something) with a quick movement