VOA慢速英语:US Education Secretary Studying Sexual Assault Policies

assault - n. the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically

toll – n. the price for a service; a tax paid for some right

view - v. an opinion or way of thinking about something

statistics - n. number that represents a piece of information such as information about how often something is done, how common something is

allegation - n. charges against someone

swept under the rug - expression to hide something unpleasant or embarrassing

intimidate - v. to make someone afraid

embarrass - v. to make someone feel confused and foolish in front of other people

flippant - adj. lacking proper respect or seriousness

mattress - n. a cloth case that is filled with material and used as a bed