和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:重新审视美国体育界最大丑闻之一

2017-12-16来源:和谐英语
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versus - preposition. used to indicate the two people, teams, etc., that are fighting or competing against each other or that are opposed to each other ​

scandal - n. an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong

princess - n. a usually attractive girl or woman who is treated with special attention and kindness

trash- n. ​someone who has very low social status or who is not respected​

motel- n. ​a place that is next to a road and that has rooms for people to stay in especially when they are traveling by car​

domestic violence- n. ​violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.​

potential - ​adj. capable of becoming real​

intrigue - ​v. ​ to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested

obsess - v. ​to think and talk about someone or something too much​