VOA慢速英语:气候变化威胁阿萨蒂格岛的动物居住环境

adapt - v. to change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation

asphalt - n. a black substance that is used for making roads

beach - n. an area covered with sand or small rocks that is next to an ocean or lake

descendant - n. someone who is related to a person or group of people who lived in the past

forage - v. to eat growing grass or other plants

inlet - n. a narrow area of water that goes into the land from a sea or lake

kayak - v. to paddle a long narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and that is moved by a paddle with two blades

livestock - n. farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people

marsh - n. an area of soft, wet land that has many grasses and other plants

monitor - v. to watch, observe, listen to, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time

stature - n. the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc.

stocky - adj. short and heavy or broad