VOA慢速英语:Part Two of Dr. Anthony Fauci: America’s Man on Infectious Diseases

tenure – n. the amount of time that a person holds a job or office

global – adj. involving the entire world​

outbreak –​ n. a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease

endemic –​ adj. growing or existing in a certain place or region

pharmaceutical –​ adj. of or relating to the production and sale of drugs and medicine

devoted – adj. having strong love or loyalty for something or someone​

marathon – n. a 42 kilometer race for runners

eliminate – v. to remove something or someone

epidemic – n. an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people

pandemic - n. an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world

era – n. a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.

alleviate – v. to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe