VOA慢速英语:Jaguar Killed After Olympic Torch Presentation

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

cartoon – n. a drawing in a newspaper or magazine intended as a humorous comment on something

extinct – adj. no longer existing

tranquilizer dart – n. a small object with a sharp point that is shot from a gun and contains a drug that causes a person or animal to become very relaxed and calm

enclosure – n. an area that is surrounded by a wall, fence, etc. : an enclosed space

sewage – n. waste material (such as human urine and feces) that is carried away from homes and other buildings in a system of pipes

leash – n. a long, thin piece of rope, chain, etc., that is used for holding a dog or other animal

venue – n. the place where an event takes place