VOA慢速英语:非洲国家要求归还他们的艺术品

artifact(s) – n. a simple object, such as a tool or weapon, that was made by people in the past

colonize(d) – v. to take control of an area and send people to live there

heritage – n. the traditions, achievements and beliefs that are part of the history of a group or nation

theft – n. the act or crime of stealing

despoilment – n. the removal of belongings, possessions, or value

consent – n. permission for something to happen or be done

priceless – adj. extremely valuable or important

conservation – n. the things that are done to keep works of art or things of historical importance in good condition

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

plunder(ed) – v. to steal things from a place, such as a city or town, especially by force