VOA慢速英语:China Rules Against Gay Marriage

gay - adj. someone who is interested in a person of the same sex

couple - n. two people who are married or who have a sexual relationship together

suit - n. case

certificate - n. a document that is official proof of something

allowed - v. permitted

address - v. to deal with

bureau – n. a government department or office that provides services to the public

homosexuality – adj. sexually attracted to people of the same sex

gender – n. the state of being male or female