VOA慢速英语:火星探测器在夏季发射前成名

perseverance – n. the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult

microbial – n. an extremely small living thing that can only be seen with a microscope

geology – n. the rocks, land, processes of land formation, etc., of a particular area

contest – n. an event in which people try to win by doing something better than others

curiosity – n. the desire to learn or know more about something or someone

debris – n. the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed

cable – n. a thick, strong rope made of wires that are twisted together

semifinalist – n. a person who has won games or contests to decide which people will be in the final part of a competition