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معنی و توضیح
In this podcast, the word “convict” means a person who has committed a crime and was or is in prison: “The dangerous convicts are allowed to have visitors only once a week, speaking through a glass window.” As a verb, “to convict (someone)” means to officially decide that someone has committed a crime: “Today the court will decide whether or not to convict Paul for the murder.” A “conviction” is the decision that someone has committed a crime: “To apply for this job, you must list any past convictions.” A “conviction” is also a very strong belief or opinion, especially a religious belief: “Mormons do not drink alcohol because of their religious convictions.” Or, “He has a sincere conviction that there is life on Mars.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 278 – Meeting the Future In-laws
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Meeting the Future In-laws». 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 278: Meeting the Future In-laws.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 278. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Remember to visit our website at eslpod.com, and download a Learning Guide for this episode.
This episode is called “Meeting the Future In-laws.” Your “in-laws” are the relatives of your wife or husband. Let's get started.
Atsushi: I don’t mind telling you that I’m really nervous about meeting your parents.
Scarlet: You look like you’re about to face the firing squad. It’s not going to be that bad.
Atsushi: I wish I could believe that. I’m going to try to make a good first impression, but I don’t think they’re going to like the fact that I’m a professional musician.
Scarlet: I’ve already told them about you, so there won’t be any surprises.
Atsushi: It doesn’t help that your last boyfriend was a straight-laced college student. Couldn’t you have dated a convict before me? I’d look pretty good to your parents in comparison.
Scarlet:
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.