VOA慢速英语:Spotlight on Zika Helps Neglected Tropical Diseases

afflict – v. to cause pain or suffering to (someone or something)

neglect – v. to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)

tropical – n. relating to the part of the world that is near the equator where the weather is very warm

inadequate – adj. not enough or not good enough

sanitation – n. the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, disease, etc., by removing waste, trash and garbage, by cleaning streets, etc.

lobbying – n. the effort by an organized group of people who work together to influence government decisions that relate to a particular industry, issue, etc.

spotlight – n.  public attention or notice

vulnerability – n. the act of being open to attack, harm, or damage

transmission – n.  the act or process by which something is spread or passed from one person or thing to another

surveillance – n. the act of using electronic devices to watch people or things

diagnostic – adj. used to help identify a disease, illness, or problem