VOA慢速英语:里约热内卢桑巴学校对新冠疫情的反应

samba – n. a rhythmic Brazilian dance and drum of African origin

parader – n. a person who

float – n. a vehicle bearing a display, usually of an elaborate scene, in a parade

super-spreader event – n. an event in which an infectious disease is spread much more than usual,

favela – n. a Brazilian shack or shanty town

seamstress – n. a woman who sews clothes, curtains, or something else

cookout – n. a meal or party at which food is cooked and served outdoors

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

isolate – v. to put or keep (someone or something) in a place or situation that is separate from others

sympathize – v. to feel sorry for someone because you understand that person's problems