VOA慢速英语:成功与失败的不同表达

comedian – n. a person who performs in front of an audience and makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories or by acting in a way that is funny : an actor who plays roles that make people laugh

dud – n. something that does not do what it is supposed to do : something that is a complete failure : The movie was a box office dud. [=few people went to see the movie]

flop – n. informal : to fail completely

cool – adj. very fashionable, stylish, or appealing in a way that is generally approved of especially by young people

awesome – adj. informal : extremely good

casual – adj. designed for or permitting ordinary dress, behavior, etc. : not formal

formal – adj. requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners

outfit – n. a set of clothes that are worn together

ace – v. US, informal : to earn a very high grade on (an examination) : to get a grade of A on (an examination)

masthead – n. the top of a ship's mast

lighthearted – adj. having or showing a cheerful and happy nature