和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Who's in Your Inner Circle?

2017-05-07来源:VOA
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elegant – adj. simple and clever

immediate – adj. being next in line or relation the immediate family

extended family – n. a family that includes in one household near relatives (such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles)

brag – v. to talk boastfully

rolls one’s eyes – idiom : To turn one's eyes upward or around in a circle, usually as an expression of exasperation, annoyance, impatience, or disdain.

shiver – v. to shake slightly (as from cold or fear)

yoga – n. a system of exercises for mental and physical health