VOA慢速英语:东帝汶独立公投20周年

interview – n. a meeting of two or more people face-to-face

assassination – n. the act of killing someone, usually for political purposes

Gross Domestic Product – n. the total value of goods and service provided in a country during a single year

sketchy – n. lacking in detail; dishonest

infrastructure – n. the buildings, power supplies, roads and other structures needed for a country or business to operate effectively

tourism – n. the operation of vacations and visits to places of interest

stand on their own two feet – expression. being to support oneself without help from other people

aspiration – n. hope or desire

globalization – n. the process by which businesses start operating in other countries