VOA慢速英语:What’s in a Name?

trend(s) – n. a current style or preference

unisex – adj. designed for or used by both men and women : Example: Some hairstyles are unisex. They look good on men and women.

popular – adj. liked or enjoyed by many people

character(s) – n. people in a theatrical production, book or movie

iconic – adj. widely recognized and well-established : Example: Levis are an iconic brand of jeans in the U.S.

bully – v. threaten, pressure or abuse someone else

symbol(s) – n. words or signs that represent an idea, belief or action

celebrity – n. a person who is famous

grounded – adj. used to describe a person who is sensible and has a good understanding of what is really important in life : Example: Even though she is very famous, she is also quite grounded and down-to-earth.

become all the rage – idiomatic expression to be very popular for a particular time : Example: Bhangra, a type of Indian dance music, was all the rage in New York City in the 90s.