VOA慢速英语:Movie Tells Story of Mental Health, Poverty

portrait – n. a painting, drawing or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person’s head and shoulders

manic depression – n. a mental condition in which a person experiences periods of strong excitement and happiness followed by periods of sadness and depression

ashamed – adj. feeling guilty

mess – n. a very dirty state or condition

embarrass(ing) – v. to make someone or something look foolish

sibling – n. a brother or sister

strides – n. a change or improvement that brings someone closer to a goal

arena – n. an area of activity, interest or competition

handed – v. informal – to be given (a chance)

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