VOA慢速英语:美国努力打破与俄罗斯和委内瑞拉之间的僵局

turning point – n. a time when an important change happens

replacement – n. a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else

subsidiary – n. a company that is owned or controlled by another company

sanction(s) – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country or by not permitting economic aid for that country

license – n. an official document that gives you permission to do, use, or have something

pull out – p.v. to leave a place or position or to cause someone or something to leave a place or position

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

tracking – n. the act of following or watching the path of something

infrastructure – n. the basic equipment and structures, such as roads and bridges, that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly

smart – adj. showing intelligence or good judgment