VOA慢速英语:千万别贪多爵不烂

figure of speech – n a phrase or expression that uses words in a figurative way rather than in a plain or literal way

figuratively – adv. with a meaning that is different from the basic or literal meaning and that expresses an idea by using language that usually describes something else

to bargain for – phrasal verb to expect or plan on (something)

visual – adj. relating to seeing or to the eyes visually – adv.

stressed-out – adj. being anxious, tired and irritable because of too much work or pressure

laundry – n. clothes, towels, sheets, etc., that need to be washed or that have been washed

elevator – n. a machine used for carrying people and things to different levels in a building

swamped – v. to cause (someone or something) to have to deal with a very large amount of things or people at the same time — usually used as (be) swamped

practice – v. to do something again and again in order to become better at it

favor – n. a kind or helpful act that you do for someone