VOA慢速英语:Tennis Star Sharapova Admits Banned Drug Use

performance-enhancing drugs – n. drugs used by athletic competitiors without permission that give them an unfair edge

stress – n. physical force or pressure

characteristics – adj. showing the special qualities of a person, thing, or group

therapeutic use exemption – n. permission to use something that may be banned because of health concerns

alternative – n. something that can be chosen instead of something else; a choice

allow – v. to permit; to let something happen

trophy – n. an object that is given as a prize for winning a game or event

blond – n. of a yellow or very light brown color