VOA慢速英语:在委内瑞拉 犯罪分子感受到经济危机的影响

complain - v. to say something that expresses objection or unhappiness

clip - n. a container that is filled with bullets and that is placed inside a gun so that the bullets can be fired

homicide - n. the act of killing another person

meltdown - n. a very fast collapse or failure

theft - n. the act or crime of stealing

default - n. used to describe something that happens or is done when nothing else has been done or can be done

wedding - n. a marriage ceremony

resident - n. someone who lives in a particular place

for hire - phrasal v. to take a job: to work for wages or a salary

network - n. a group of people or organizations that are closely connected and that work with each other

slum - n. an area of a city where poor people live and the buildings are in bad condition

focus - v. to direct your attention or effort at something specific

rather than - .adv. in place of (something or someone) : instead of (something or someone)

payout - n. a usually large amount of money that is given to someone

ransom - n. money that is paid in order to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped

prey - v. to hurt, cheat, or steal from (someone)

nickname - n. a name (such as "Moose" or "Lady Bird") that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you when they are talking to you or about you

black market - n. a system through which things are bought and sold illegally

pistol - n. small gun made to be aimed and fired with one hand