VOA慢速英语:缅甸的昂山素季面临军政府的新指控

crackdown – n. a serious attempt to punish people for doing something that is not permitted, often by military or law enforcement officials

coup – n. a sudden attempt by a small group of people, often military members, to seize and takeover the government of a country often involving violence

parallel – adj. similar but following separate paths

ridiculous – adj. extremely silly or unreasonable