VOA慢速英语:食品服务业的失业威胁着纽约的创意经济

bar(s) – n. a building or room where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served

break – n. a lucky situation or event that makes success possible

option – n. something that can be chosen

rigid – adj. not easily changed

opportunities – n. amounts of time or situations in which something can be done

afford(ed) – v. to supply or provide something needed or wanted to someone

bartending – v. serving drinks at a bar or restaurant

focus – v. to direct your attention or effort at something specific

equitable – adj. just or fair

decade(s) – n. a period of 10 years