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VOA慢速英语:'From the Cabby's Seat,' by O. Henry
cabby – n. a person who drives a cab
view – n.
cab – n. a vehicle that carries passengers to a place for an amount of money that is based on the distance traveled
fare – n. a passenger who pays to travel on a bus, train, boat, or airplane or in a cab
park – n. a piece of public land in or near a city that is kept free of houses and other buildings and can be used for pleasure and exercise
jewel(s) – n. a piece of jewelry such as a necklace or a bracelet that is made of valuable metal and precious stones — usually plural
cent(s) – n. a unit of money that is equal to a smaller part of the basic unit of money in many countries
cop(s) - n. a person whose job is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests
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