VOA慢速英语:提出和回应建议

conversation – n. an informal talk involving two people or a small group of people

gerund – n. an English noun formed from a verb by adding -ing

imply – v. to express something without saying or showing it plainly

negative – n. a word or statement that means "no" or that expresses a denial or refusal

formal – adj. suitable for serious or official speech and writing

prefer – v. to like something better than something else

contraction – n. the act or process of making something smaller or of becoming smaller

decline – v. to say no to something in a polite way

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

practice – v. to do something again and again in order to become better at it