Rio Olympic Games Open This Weekend(翻译)

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dignitary – n. a person who has a high rank or an important position

medal – n. a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with designs and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement

cauldron – n. a large pot

doping – n. the illegal use of a drug (such as a steroid) to improve an athlete's performance

qualify – v. to have the skills that are required or do the things that are required to become a member of a team or to be allowed in a competition

allegation – n. a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal

defect – n. a problem or fault that makes someone or something not perfect: such as a : a physical problem that causes something to be less valuable, effective, healthy, etc.

athlete – n. a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength

torch – n. a long stick with material at one end that burns brightly