VOA慢速英语:猪还是猪肉？牛还是牛肉？

category – n. a group of people or things that are similar in some way

Norman Conquest – This major event in history is when William, duke of Normandy, took control of England. His important victory at the Battle of Hastings (Oct. 14, 1066) resulted in profound political, administrative, and social changes in the British Isles

conquest – n. the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force

royal – adj. of, relating to, or subject to the crown

stable – n. a building in which animals are kept, fed, and cared for

poultry – n. birds (such as chickens and ducks) that are raised on farms for their eggs or meat

quail – n. an Old World migratory game bird : a kind of small wild bird that is often hunted

pheasant – n. a large bird that has a long tail and is often hunted for food or sport

overcome – v. to defeat (someone or something) : to successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult)