VOA慢速英语:More College Students May Be at Risk for STDs

romantic – adj. of, relating to, or involving love between two people

condom – n. a thin rubber covering that a man wears on his penis during sex in order to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant or to prevent the spread of diseases

gonorrhea – n. a disease of the sex organs that is spread by sexual contact

syphilis – n. a very serious disease that is spread through sexual intercourse

chlamydia – n. a disease of the sex organs that is spread by sexual contact

unique – adj. very special or unusual

binge drinking – n. the drinking of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time

contraceptive – n. a drug or device, such as birth control pills or a condom, that is used to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant

pill – n. a small, rounded object that you swallow and that contains medicine or vitamins

consequence(s) – n. something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

embarrassed – adj. to be made to feel confused and foolish in front of other people

comprehensive – adj. including many, most, or all things

abstinence – n. the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable

accurate – adj. free from mistakes or errors

shame(d) – v. to force someone to act in a specified way by causing feelings of shame or guilt

counseling – n. advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems or make important decisions