VOA慢速英语:一个外来词的声音在美国校园引起了争论

pause- n. a temporary stop : a period of time in which something is stopped before it is started again

pronounce- v. to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice

reputation –n. the way people think about someone (usually of a person or group)

bother –v. to cause to feel troubled, worried or concerned

complaint- n. the act of saying or writing that you are unhappy or dissatisfied with something

potentially- adv. able to become real

context- n. the situation in which something happens : the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens

delicate- adj. easily disturbed or upset

offend- v. to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done

comedian- n. a person who performs in front of an audience and makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories

sensitive- adj. aware of and understanding the feelings of other people

grievance- n. a reason for complaining or being unhappy with a situation

elevate –v. the increase the level or importance of something

substantive –adj. important, real or meaningful

appropriate –adj. right or is correct for the situation