VOA慢速英语:Goodbye, Summer. Hello, Autumn. Or Is It Fall?

brilliant – adj. (of light or color) very bright and radiant.

scenery – n. view of natural features (such as mountains, hills or valleys) that is pleasing to look at

preserve – v. to prevent (food) from decaying

winterize – v. to make (something) able to resist the effects of winter weather

wardrobe – n. a collection of clothes that a person owns or wears

flip flops – n. a type of loose rubber sandal

hoard – v. to collect and hide a large amount of (something valuable)

stash – n. an amount of something that is stored or hidden

sweet tooth – n. a liking for sweet foods

furry – adj. covered with fur

flurry – n. a brief period of excitement or activity

cultivate – v. to prepare and use (soil) for growing plants

whiskey – n. a strong alcoholic drink made from a grain (such as rye, corn, or barley)

claw – n. a body part of an animal (such as a lobster or crab) that is used for gripping and holding things : Note: in the poem, the plants are given “claws,” an animal feature, to show they are hanging on.

blossom – n. a flower especially of a fruit tree

compost – n. a decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden

cruel – adj. causing or helping to cause suffering

flax – n. a plant that has blue flowers and that is grown for its fiber and its seed