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VOA慢速英语:校园枪击案导致对控枪的讨论

2018-03-02来源:和谐英语
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National Rifle Association – n. a national organization founded in 1871 that promotes the legal use of guns and gun safety in the US and defends a US citizen's constitutional right to own and bear arms.

rental – n. the act of renting something

insurance – n. an agreement in which a person makes payments to a company and the company promises to pay money if the person is injured or dies

passionate – adj. showing a strong belief in something or a strong feeling about a subject

the left – n. a group or party favoring liberal views

retailer – n. a business that sells things directly to customers

assault – n. a violent attack

grief – n. great sadness, especially caused by someone's death

vocal – adj. expressing opinions in a public and forceful way