VOA慢速英语:今年日本动物园流行水豚

rodent – n. a gnawing mammal that includes mice, rats, capybaras and their relatives, who have strong constantly growing front teeth and no canine teeth

attraction – n. something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do

Chinese Zodiac – n. a system based on the moon calendar that assigns an animal and its attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle

highlight – n. the best part of something

bath – n. the act of washing the body usually by sitting or lying in a container filled with water

puddle – n. a small amount of water or mud on the ground

toy – n. something a child plays with

mitten – n. calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety : not worried or tense

relaxed – adj. calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety