VOA慢速英语:Clinton, Trump Must Overcome High Negatives

complain – v. to say you don’t like something

character – n. the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves

unfavorable, favorable – adj. to view someone poorly, while favorable means to view someone in a good way

survey – n. an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something

negative – n. harmful or bad

heritage – n. the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation

script – n. something that is written down for a person to read

whisper – v. to talk softly

pundits – n. people who are considered experts in a field such as politics

teleprompter: n. a machine that helps someone who is speaking to an audience or on television by showing the words that need to be said

mantle – n. the position of someone who has responsibility or authority