VOA慢速英语:For Love's Sake...Hang Up the Phone!

romantic – adj. relating to love between two people

date – n. an agreement to meet someone at a particular time or on a particular day

pattern – n. something that happen in a regular and repeated way

awkward – adj. not graceful

wear and tear – expression damage that occurs naturally

particular – adj. used to indicate one specific person or thing

allow – v. permit

habit – n. a usual way of behaving

competence – n. the ability to do something well

bound – v. to move with long, energetic steps

engage – v. to get and keep someone's attention