VOA慢速英语:What’s Next in America’s Unpredictable Presidential Race?

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temperament -- n. the usual attitude, mood, or behavior of a person

bankruptcy -- n. a condition of financial failure caused by not having the money that you need to pay your debts

holding the bag -- a phrase that means stuck with the costs of a job or material

grasp -- v. to understand

swing state -- n. a state that has voted for candidates of different parties

bent out of shape -- a phrase meaning angry or annoyed by something

read my lips -- a phrase that means people should pay attention to what you are saying