VOA慢速英语:'Athenaise' by Kate Chopin

shrug - v. to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something

sensual - adj. relating to, devoted to, or producing physical or sexual pleasure

gumbo - n. a thick soup made in the southern U.S. with meat or seafood and usually okra

role - n. the character played by an actor

secure - v. to get (something) by using effort

homesick - adj. sad because you are away from your family and home

overcome - v. to affect (someone) very strongly or severely - usually used as (be) overcome