VOA慢速英语:Will Chinese Drink Coffee over Tea?

steep – v. to soak in a liquid at a temperature under the boiling point as you do with tea; also means to cover a subject thoroughly. Often used with "tradition" or "culture" as in "steeped in tradition" or "steeped in culture."

convert – v. to change from one form or use to another; n. a person who has changed to a different religion, belief, political party, etc.

missionary – n. a person who is sent to a foreign country to do religious work (such as to convince people to join a religion or to help people who are sick, poor, etc.)