VOA慢速英语:Cinderella in Sports? You Bet!

formal – adj. requiring proper clothing and manners <a formal dance> : suitable for a proper occasion <formal attire>

fairy godmother – n. in stories : a woman with magic powers who saves a person from trouble

gown – n. a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event

magic wand – n. a stick that is used to make magic things happen <The magician waved his magic wand and pulled a rabbit out of the hat.> —sometimes used figuratively <The new law is not a magic wand that will solve all our problems.>

pumpkin – n. a usually large round orange fruit of a vine related to the squash and cucumber that is used for food or decoration

horse-drawn – adj. pulled by a horse or by a group of horses <a horse-drawn carriage>

coach – n. a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver

magic – n. a power that allows people (such as witches and wizards) to do impossible things by saying special words or performing special actions

benefactor – n. someone who helps another person, group, etc., by giving money

clog – v. to slowly form a block in (something, such as a pipe or street) so that things cannot move through quickly or easily

dramatic – adj. sudden and extreme