VOA慢速英语:大老鼠!

delicacy – n. a food that people like to eat because it is special or rare

tuberculosis – n. a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs : also called TB

reputation – n. overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general

pet – n. a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility

polite – adj. having or showing good manners or respect for other people

betray – v. to hurt (someone who trusts you, such as a friend or relative) by not giving help or by doing something morally wrong

snitch – v. to tell someone in authority (such as the police or a teacher) about something wrong that someone has done

authority – n. the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something

code of conduct – n. an agreement on rules of behavior for the members of that group or organization