VOA慢速英语:US Secret Service Settles Discrimination Case

bonus – n. an extra amount of money that is given to an employee

role – n. a part that someone or something has in a particular activity or situation

promotion – n. the act of moving someone to a higher or more important position or rank in an organization

virtually – adv. very nearly; almost entirely

aspect – n. a part of something

fabric – n. the basic structure of something

span – v. to cover or include (a wide area, a large number of things, etc.)

decade – n. a ten-year period of time

chapter – n. a period of time that is often very different from the period of time that follows it

on the mend – expression becoming better after a bad or poor period

qualified – adj. having the necessary skill, experience or knowledge to do a particular job or activity; having the qualifications to do something