和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:不要挑剔别人送的礼物

2017-12-24来源:和谐英语
Words in This Story

bow – n. a knot made with one or more loops ("Tie the ribbon in a bow.")

ribbon – n. a flat or tubular narrow closely woven fabric (as of silk or rayon) used for trimmings or knitting : a narrow fabric used for tying packages

disappointed – v. feeling sad, unhappy, or displeased because something was not as good as expected or because something you hoped for or expected did not happen

idiom – n. an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own

supposedly – adv. claimed to be true or real
manners – n. behavior while with other people

embarrassed – v. to make (a person, group, government, etc.) look foolish in public

gracious – adj. marked by kindness and courtesy : graciously – adv.
ungrateful – adj. not feeling or showing thanks for favors, gifts, etc.

favor – n. a kind or helpful act that you do for someone