VOA慢速英语:关于新冠病毒和你的宠物

evolve – v. to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state

positive – adj. good or useful

symptom – n. a change in the body or mind which indicates that a disease is present

leash – n. a long, thin piece of rope, chain, etc., that is used for holding a dog or other animal

fur – n. the hairy coat of an animal

transmission – n. the act or process by which something is spread or passed from one person or thing to another

droplet – n. a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

cough – v. (also n.) to force air through your throat with a short, loud noise often because you are sick

sneeze – v. (also n.) to suddenly force air out through your nose and mouth with a usually loud noise because your body is reacting to dust, a sickness, etc.

euthanize – v. to killing or permit the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy