VOA慢速英语:Make Sure You Are Not a Pain in the Neck

scrawny – adj. very thin in a way that is not attractive or healthy

standstill – n. a state in which all activity or motion is stopped

romantic – adj. of, relating to, or involving love between two people

informal – adj. having a friendly and relaxed quality : of language : relaxed in tone : not suited for serious or official speech and writing

subscription – n. - an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance