VOA慢速英语:Chinese-American Nightclubs Changed Racial Stereotypes

marquee – n. a sign over the entrance to a theater that shows the name of the show, movie, play, etc., and the names of the performers

elegant – adj. showing good taste : graceful and attractive

gowns – n. a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event

tuxedo – n. a formal suit for a man

heyday – n. the time when someone or something is most successful, popular

scanty – adj. very small in size or amount : scantily is the adverb

ashamed – adj. feeling shame or guilt

taboo – n. not acceptable to talk about or do

rebel – n. a person who does not obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior

bigot – n. a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group); bigotry – n. bigoted acts or beliefs