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Brazil’s 'Carnaval' Comes to Washington

2017-02-27来源:VOA
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dozen - n. a group of 12 things or people

diverse - adj. made up of people or things that are different from each other

revel - v. to enjoy something very much

theme - n. the main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, music or a movie

Lent - n. a period of 40 days during which many Christians do not eat some kinds of food or avoid pleasurable activities as a way of remembering the suffering of Jesus Christ

elaborate - adj. made or done with great care or with much detail commercial – adj.

conscience - n. a feeling to do right or be good

commercial - adj. of or related to a business or earning a profit

floats - n. a vehicle with a flat surface that is used to carry something in a parade