VOA慢速英语:In English, Wolves Are Not to Be Trusted(翻译)

villain – n. a character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things

horror – adj. intended to cause feelings of fear or horror

bum rap – informal noun phrase: an unfair claim that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong <The defendant was sent to jail on a bum rap.>

manners – n. behavior while with other people

rude – adj. not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people : not polite

meet your match – informal phrase. to encounter one's equal in strength or ability.

shepherd – n. a person whose job is to take care of sheep

pelt – n. a usually undressed skin with its hair, wool, or fur

fable – n. a short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson

moral – n. a lesson that is learned from a story or an experience

bored – v. to cause to feel boredom

flock – n. a group of animals (as birds or sheep) assembled or herded together

pass the time – informal phrase. to let time or a period of time go by especially while doing something enjoyable <We played games to pass the time on the bus>