VOA慢速英语:词汇节目:Caught With Your Hand in the Cookie Jar

phrase – n. a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence

counter – n. a level surface usually higher than a table that is used especially for selling, serving food, displaying things, or working on

forbidden – adj. not permitted or allowed

sneak – v. to move quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed

press conference – n. an interview or announcement given by a public figure to the press by appointment