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疫情可能会导致荷兰受欢迎的滑冰项目取消

2021-02-17来源:和谐英语
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ice-skate (show video) – v. to slide or glide along on ice

canal – n. an artificial waterway for boats or for irrigation of land

excitement – n. a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest

obsession – n. an activity that someone is very interested in or spends a lot of time doing

tour – n. a journey through the different parts of a country, region, etc.

challenge – n. a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do

pour cold water on something to be not supportive or negative about a plan or suggestion

spectator – n. one who looks on or watches

lock (water management) – n. an enclosure (as in a canal) with gates at each end used in raising or lowering boats as they pass from level to level

coronavirus bubble – n. A "bubble" is an unofficial term used to describe the cluster of people outside your household with whom you feel comfortable spending time during the pandemic.