VOA慢速英语:'The World Is Your Oyster!'

dramatic – adj. greatly affecting people's emotions : attracting attention : causing people to carefully listen, look, etc.

tentacle – n. one of the long, flexible arms of an animal (such as an octopus) that are used for grabbing things and moving : tentacles [plural] often disapproving : power or influence that reaches into many areas : <The corporation's tentacles are felt in every sector of the industry.>

reputation – n. the common opinion that people have about someone or something : the way in which people think of someone or something

slippery – adj. difficult to stand on, move on, or hold because of being smooth, wet, icy, etc.

positive – adj. good or useful

delicacy – n. a food that people like to eat because it is special or rare

majestic – adj. large and impressively beautiful

blast – n. informal : a very enjoyable and exciting experience

awesome – adj. informal : extremely good