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VOA慢速英语:In Louisiana Flooding, It’s Neighbor Helping Neighbor

2016-08-28来源:VOA
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sandbag -- n. bag filled with sand and used as a weight or to build temporary walls to protect homes and businesses

pitching in -- v. offering help

houseguests -- n. people who are invited to stay at a person’s house

confident -- n. having a feeling or belief that people can do something well or succeed at something

resilient -- adj. having the ability to overcome problems

display -- n. put out so people can see it

weary -- adv. tired, lacking interest because you have seen it often before

furniture -- n. chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use