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VOA慢速英语:South Korean President Forced from Office

2017-03-11来源:VOA
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impeach – v. to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office

betray – v. to do something that does not agree with (your beliefs, principles, etc.)

evasive – adj. not honest or direct

checks and balances – n. a system in which the different parts of an organization (such as a government) have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful

tenure – n. the amount of time that a person holds a job, office or title

steadfast – adj. very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause; not changing

benefit – v. to be useful or helpful to (someone or something)