VOA慢速英语:黏虫危害中国的农作物

pest – n. an insect, animal or other organism that attacks crops

devour - v. to quickly eat all of (something) especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry

resource – n. a supply of money, materials and other objects that can be used to make something operate more effectively

snatch - v. to take (something) quickly or eagerly

penniless - adj. having no money : very poor

stage – n. a period or step in a process or period of development

rotate - v. to regularly change the place or position of things or people so that each takes the place of another

manager – n. a person responsible for controlling or supervising a business or other organization