VOA慢速英语:词汇节目:彩虹尽头有一罐金子吗？

patron saint – n. a saint who is believed to protect a particular place or type of person

decoration – n. something that is added to something else to make it more attractive

parade – n. a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles (called floats)

folklore – n. traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings

treasure – n. something valuable (such as money, jewels, gold, or silver) that is hidden or kept in a safe place

idiom – n. an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own

achieve – v. to get or reach (something) by working hard

lottery – n. a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance

negative – adj. harmful or bad : not wanted