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VOA慢速英语:不要挑剔别人送的礼物
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