VOA慢速英语:New York City Baseball Program Improves Children's Lives

baseball – n. a game played on a large field by two teams of nine players who try to score runs by hitting a small ball with a bat and then running to each of the four bases without being put out

asphalt – n. a black substance that is used for making roads

scary – adj. causing fear

drug addict – n. a person who cannot stop taking an illegal drug

charter school – n. a school that is established by a charter, is run by teachers and parents and uses tax money but does not have to be run according to the rules of a city or state

special-needs student – n. students suffering from any of a wide range of physical or mental disabilities or medical conditions

shortstop – n. a baseball player who defends the area between second and third base

pitcher – n. the player who throws the ball to the batter in baseball

perseverance – n. the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult

sportsmanship – n. fair play, respect for opponents and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition