VOA慢速英语:Thousands of Veterans to Join Dakota Pipeline Protest

veteran - n. someone who fought in a war as a soldier, sailor, et cetera

pipeline - n. a line of connected pipes that are used for carrying liquids and gases over a long distance

downstream - adv. in the direction in which a stream, river, etc., flows

water cannon - n. a machine that shoots a large, powerful stream of water and that is used by police to control violent crowds

flare - n. a weapon that fires out a large flame – often used to attract attention

attorney - n. lawyer; a person whose job is to guide and assist people in legal matters

transition team - n. a group of people who manage the change between one system or administrative regime and another