VOA慢速英语:巧克力的故事

consume(d) – v. to eat or drink something

journal­ – n. a magazine that reports on things of special interest to a particular group of people

archeological – adj. related to the science that deals with past human life and activities by studying the bones and tools of ancient people

domesticate(d) – v. to grow a plant for human use

tropical – adj. of, relating to, occurring in, or used in the area between either one of the two imaginary lines that circle the Earth to the north and south of the equator

pod(s) – n. a long, thin part of some plants that has seeds inside

indigenous – adj. produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment

spice(s) – n. a substance, such as pepper or nutmeg, that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed

introduce(s) – v. to cause someone to learn about or try something for the first time

recipe – n. a set of instructions for making food

transform(ing) – v. to change something completely and usually in a good way