VOA慢速英语:新的测量结果表明珠穆朗玛峰"长高了"

peak – n. the highest level or value of something

eternal – adj. continuing forever

symbol – n. a sign or object used to represent something

survey – n. an examination of the structure of something

avalanche – n. a large amount of snow that falls down the side of a mountain

GPS – n. (abbreviation for global positioning system) - a radio system that uses signals from satellites to tell you where you are and to give you directions to other places

milestone – n. an important point in the progress or development of something