VOA慢速英语:美国因罗兴亚暴力事件将对缅甸军方进行制裁

sanction – 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, — usually plural

accountable – adj. required to explain actions or decisions to someone — usually + to

commit – v. to do (something that is illegal or harmful)

ethnic cleansing – n. the practice of removing or killing people who belong to an ethnic group that is different from the ruling group in a country or region

egregious – adj. very bad and easily noticed

journalist – n. a person whose job is to collect, write and edit news stories for newspapers, magazines, television or radio

gross – adj. very large and offensive

intent – n. the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose