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معنی و توضیح
The word “account,” in this podcast, means to a record of all the transactions and other interactions between a business or organization and a particular individual: “Once you sign the rental agreement, you’ll need to create an account in your name with each utility company.” At a bank or investment firm, an “account” refers to the arrangement where the institution holds fund for a particular investor or saver: “We have a checking account, a savings account, and another account specifically for college savings.” The phrase “on account of (something)” means because of something: “She wasn’t able to go on her vacation on account of her bad back.” Finally, the phrase “to take (something) into account” means to consider something when making a decision: “Do your calculations take into account extra money needed for higher winter heating bills?” to bear with (one) In this podcast, the phrase “to bear with (one)” means to be patient with someone, especially when something is taking longer than it should: “The doctor asked me to bear with him while he looked up my medical history.” The phrase “to not be able to bear (something)” means to be very upset and overwhelmed, unable to handle something: “In the past year, my parents and my uncle passed away. If anyone else in my family dies, I don’t think I’ll be able to bear it.” The phrase “to bear (something) in mind” means to remember something and consider it in the future: “I’ve heard your opinion and I’ll bear it in mind when we select the final candidates.” Finally, the phrase “to bear the costs” means to take responsibility for paying for something: “Who will bear the costs if this project fails?” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. www.easytalk.ir English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 1171 – Cancelling a Service
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Cancelling a Service». دو دقیقه اول را همینجا گوش کن و متن همگام را دنبال کن. برای ادامه کامل، از دکمه پایین استفاده کن.
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,171 – Cancelling a Service.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,171. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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On this episode, we’re going to listen to a dialogue about someone who no longer wants a certain kind of service. Let’s get started.
Diana: You’ve reached customer service for Bully Services. How may I help you today?
Phillip: I’d like to cancel my service.
Diana: Why do you want to cancel?
Phillip: I’m switching to another company with cheaper services. I’m no longer under contract, so there should be no early-termination penalties.
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.