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VOA慢速英语:Football Player Criticized for Dancing While Black

2016-02-06来源:VOA
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arrogant – adj. having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people

brutally honest – adv. cruel or extreme honesty

decorum – n. correct or proper behavior that shows respect and good manners

fuss – n.  activity or excitement that is unusual and may be unwanted

handsome – adj.  pleasing to look at

fist – n.  the hand with its fingers bent down into the palm

mimic – v.  to copy someone’s behavior

costume – n.  clothes worn by someone who is trying to look like a different person or thing

quarterback – n.  the player in a football game who handles the ball and is in charge of the offense

touchdown – n.  one way to score in a football game – worth six points

prejudice – n.  an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.

taunting – v.  to say or do something in order to make that person angry

thrust – v.  to push something with force