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carrier
معنی و توضیح
The word “carrier,” in this podcast, means a person who has been exposed to a disease and has the bacteria or virus and is not showing any symptoms (medical problems), but can transfer the disease to others: “Be careful who you kiss, because even though people might appear to be healthy, they could be carriers of some very serious diseases.” A “mail carrier” is a person who delivers the mail: “The mail carrier usually brings the mail around 1:30 p.m.” A “pet carrier” is a special box used to transport small animals like dogs and cats: “The dog hates getting into the pet carrier, because he knows it means a trip to the veterinarian’s office.” Finally, an “aircraft carrier” is a very large military ship that airplanes can take off from and land on: “A typical aircraft carrier is as big as three to four football fields.” to strip down In this podcast, the phrase “to strip down” means to remove one’s clothing or to get undressed: “Vicky is overweight and very self-conscious about stripping down in front of other people at the gym.” The phrase “to strip down” can also mean to take apart an engine or another machine: “Let’s strip down this copier and replace the broken parts.” The verb “to strip” also means for a man or woman to take off their clothes while dancing in a sexy way: “Ben is too embarrassed to strip in front of his girlfriend.” Finally, the phrase “to strip (someone) of (something)” means to take something away from someone, especially as a punishment: “The court’s decision stripped Robin of her right to see her children.” 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 949 – Dealing With a Contagious Disease
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 949 – Dealing with a Contagious Disease.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 949. 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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This episode is a dialogue about contagious diseases – diseases or illnesses that can spread from one person to another. Let’s get started.
Isabelle: You can’t walk through that door with all of your clothes on!
Linus: What?! I’ve just come off of a 12-hour flight. I’m tired and I want to get into my own house and into my own bed.
Isabelle: I know, but you’ve just returned from McQuillanland, and I’ve just read that anyone who has been there may be a carrier of a communicable disease called Niebola.
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