VOA慢速英语:US Democratic Party Looks to the Future

infrastructure – n. the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly

resonate – v. to have particular meaning or importance for someone; to affect or appeal to someone in a personal or emotional way (usually + with)

corner – n. area (often used figuratively)

core set of values – expression beliefs

North Star – expression (often used figuratively) a bright star that can be seen in the sky in northern parts of the world when you look directly toward the north; unifying principle

industrial belt – n. expression an area of the United States where many factories are located

layman’s terms – n. in simple language that anyone can understand

diversity – n. the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization