VOA慢速英语:联合国大会拒绝接受美国对耶路撒冷的决定

abstention - n. a formal refusal to vote on something

single out - phrasal verb. to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way you treat or speak about others

contribution - n. a regular payment that is made to an organization

exert - v. to cause pressure, force in order to have an effect

preposterous - adj. very foolish or silly

overwhelming - adj. very great in number, effect or force

non-binding - adj. not officially required or not able to be enforced