VOA慢速英语:New US President Faces Politically Divided Country

poll – n. an activity in which several or many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to get information about what most people think about something

honeymoon – n. a pleasant period of time at the start of something (such as a relationship or a politician's term in office) when people are happy, are working with each other, etc.

base – n. something (such as a group of people or things) that provides support for a place, business, etc. (usually singular)

sustained – adj. consistent; continuing

tooth and nail – expression with a lot of effort and determination

base – adj. not honest or good

incumbent upon – expression necessary as a duty for (someone)

halo effect – expression a reputation as a morally good person