VOA慢速英语:Grammar and Christmas

prefer – v. to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else

rather – adv. used to indicate what you want or prefer to do, have, etc.

pitch – n. the highness or lowness of a sound

emphasize – v. to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)

disappointment – n. a feeling of sadness or displeasure when one's hopes or expectations are not fulfilled

casual – adj. not formal

positive – adj. thinking about the good qualities of someone or something : thinking that a good result will happen: hopeful or optimistic

subtle – adj. hard to notice or see : not obvious