VOA慢速英语:俄罗斯150亿美元投资的世界杯会带来什么？

stadium – n. a very large usually roofless building that has a large open area surrounded by many rows of seats and that is used for sports events, concerts

infrastructure – n. the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly

efficiency – n. the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy

sanctions – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country

annexation – n. to add an area or region to a country, state, etc. : to take control of a territory or place

gorgeous – adj. very beautiful or attractive

pension – n. an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works