VOA慢速英语:借用日语的美国英语词汇

dozen - n. a group of twelve things or people

keyboard - n. the set of keys that are used for a computer or typewriter

icon – n. a small picture on a computer screen that represents a program or function

pictograph – n. a pictorial symbol for a word or phrase

pronunciation – n. the way in which a word is said

squad – n. a group of people who are involved in a particular activity

empire – n. a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

redundant – adj. a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government

nickname – n. a name that is different from your real name but that family, friends or others call you

slang – adj. words that are not part of standard language but are used informally