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VOA慢速英语:涉性骚扰丑闻 多明戈取消大都会歌剧院未来所有表演

2019-09-26来源:和谐英语
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sexual harassment – n. behavior such as making unwelcome, unwanted sexual comments or physical advances in a workplace or other professional environment

inappropriate – adj. not right or suited for some purpose or situation

grab – v. to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms

manager – n. someone who is in charge of a business, department, etc.

relieve– adj. feeling relaxed and happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been stopped, avoided, or made easier

retaliation – n. the action to do something bad to someone who has hurt you or treated you badly

conductor – n. a person who stands in front of people while they sing or play musical instruments and directs their performance

prosecute – v. to hold a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty