和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Health Workers Advised on Care of FGM Victims

2016-05-29来源:VOA
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external – adj. located, seen or used on the outside or surface of something

inhumane – adj. not kind or gentle to people or animals; not humane

practice – n. something that is done often or regularly

obstetric – adj. related to the birth of children and the care of women before, during, and after they give birth to children

tear – n. a hole or opening in something (such as a piece of paper or cloth) that is made by cutting it or tearing it

labor – n. the process by which a woman gives birth to a baby

delivery – n. the act or process of giving birth

Hippocratic Oath – n. a promise by a doctor to follow ethical practices in medical care