VOA慢速英语:Several Surprises in Oscar Nominations

original – adj. made or produced first: not a copy, translation, etc.

genius – n. a very smart or talented person : a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable

code – n. a set of letters, numbers, symbols, etc., that is used to secretly send messages to someone

portrayal – n. the way in which an actor plays a character

sniper – n. a person who shoots at another person from a hidden place

suspense – n. a feeling or state of nervousness or excitement caused by wondering what will happen

chronic – adj. continuing or occurring again and again for a long time

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