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VOA慢速英语:Do You Watch for the Game or the Ads?

2016-02-07来源:VOA
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ad, advertisement – n. something (such as a short film or a written notice) that is shown or presented to the public to help sell a product or to make an announcement

blockbuster – n. something that is very large, expensive, or successful

commercial – n. an advertisement on radio or television

condiment – n.  something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor

crazy – adj.  very strange or unusual

cute – adj.  having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance

puppy – n.  a baby dog

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

running back – n.  one of the players in a football game responsible for moving the ball forward and scoring points

startle – v.  to surprise

trivia – n.  facts about people or events that are not well-known

respondent – n.  a person who gives an answer to a question