VOA慢速英语:Scary Clowns Have Some Americans Worried(翻译)

prank – n. a trick that is done to someone usually as a joke

creepy – n. strange or scary; causing people to feel nervous and afraid

mascot – n. a person, animal, or object used to represent a group (such as a sports team) and to bring good luck

circus – n. a traveling show that is often performed in a tent and that typically includes trained animals, clowns, acrobats, etc.

antics – n. funny or playful actions or behavior

clown – n. someone who performs in a circus, who wears funny clothes and makeup, and who tries to make people laugh

copycat – adj. a person who does the same thing as someone else : a person who adopts the behavior, style, etc., of someone else

rumor – n. information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true

mask – n. a covering used to hide or disguise your face

costume – n. the clothes worn by someone who is trying to look like a different person or thing