VOA慢速英语:一些美国父母为了支付大学学费而放弃了孩子

bribe - n. something valuable (such as money) that is given in order to get someone to do something. Usually a bribe is used to get someone to do something illegal or dishonest.

scheme - n. a clever and often dishonest plan to do or get something

consult - v. to give professional advice to a person, organization, or company for a fee

destination - n. a place to which a person is going or something is being sent

guidance counselor - n. a person who gives students advice about school, college, etc.

application - n. a formal and usually written request for something