VOA慢速英语:Leaked Files Show How Rich Hide Their Money

scandal –  n. an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong

account – n. a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received

offshore – adj. located in a foreign country

journalist – n. the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio

divorce – n. ending a marriage by a legal process

confidence – n. a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something

hacked – v. to secretly get access to the files on a computer or network in order to get information, cause damage

impact – n. to have a strong effect

disclosure – n. the act of making something known

dramatic – adj. sudden and extreme

respond – v. to say or write something as an answer to a question or request

proceedings – n. a meeting

penthouse – n. an apartment on the top floor or roof of a building

client – n. a person who pays a professional person or organization for services

firm – n. a business

obtain – v. to gain or get something

specify – v. to be specific about something

procedure – n. a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order

specialize – v. to limit your business or area of study to one specific subject

superstar – n. an extremely famous and successful performer or athlete

asset – n. a valuable person or thing

penalty – n.  punishment for breaking a rule or law

resident – n. a person who lives in a community

evasion – n. the act of avoiding something that you do not want to do or deal with