VOA慢速英语:感到沮丧时你就抱抱树

pandemic medical noun: an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people over a wide area or throughout the world

hug – n. to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship

scent – n. a pleasant smell that is produced by something

promote – v. to help (something) happen, develop, or increase

recommend – v. to suggest that someone do (something)

unpleasant – adj. not enjoyable : causing discomfort or pain

express – v. to make known especially in words or actions

basic – adj. forming or relating to the most important part of something

spike – n. to undergo a sudden sharp increase in, usually up to an indicated level