VOA慢速英语:你有试过"滥竽充数"吗?

leftover – n. a thing that remains after something is finished or ended

scrape – v. to remove from a surface by usually repeated strokes of an edged instrument

preserve – v. to prevent (food) from decaying

settle – v. to be content with

last resort – n. something done only if nothing else works : "Asking for more time should be our last resort."

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

low tide – n. the tide when the water is at its lowest point

sandcastle – n. a small model of a castle or other structure that is made with sand on a beach

romance – n. to have or try to have a romantic relationship with someone

mood – n. an emotional state of mind or feeling

sunburn – v. to burn or discolor by the sun : – n. inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation especially from sunlight

take-out – adj. of, relating to, selling, or being food not to be consumed on the premises

menu – n. a list of the foods that may be ordered at a restaurant