VOA慢速英语:American College Students Challenge Free Speech

controversial – adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument; likely to produce controversy

confront – v. to oppose or challenge (someone) especially in a direct and forceful way

neck brace – n. a device that supports the neck, usually after an injury

cop – n. (informal) police officer

chaotic – adj. in a state of complete confusion or disorder

fascist – adj. a person who supports a government that is ruled by a dictator who controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government

perpetuate – v. to cause (something that should be stopped, such as a mistaken idea or a bad situation) to continue

trend – n. a general direction of change; a way of behaving, proceeding, etc., that is developing and becoming more common

prevalent – adj. accepted, done or happening often or over a large area at a particular time; common or widespread

extent – n. used to indicate the degree to which something exists, happens or is true

peer – n. a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else

stifle – v. to stop (someone) from doing or expressing something; to make something difficult or impossible

orthodoxy – n. a belief or a way of thinking that is accepted as true or correct