عبارت انگلیسی
corn
معنی و توضیح
The word “corn,” in this podcast, means a small, thick, and usually rounded spot of dead skin, especially on the feet, that develops under exposure to significant pressure or friction (rubbing together): “When the corns get especially painful, Mariah often soaks her feet in warm, salty water.” Normally, “corn” is a tall plants the produces cobs covered with small, round, yellow kernels that are eaten: “I usually serve pork chops with creamed corn.” Or, “This chili would taste even better with some corn in it.” The “Corn Belt” refers to a large area in the central United States, especially Iowa, where a lot of corn is grown. Finally, the word “corny” describes something that is too silly and repeated too often to be interesting or funny anymore: “He told a lot of corny jokes and the audience barely laughed. He isn’t a very good comedian.”
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Dealing With Foot Problems». 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 1,190 – Dealing with Foot Problems.
This is English as a Second Language podcast episode 1,190. 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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The dialogue today is between Walt and Francesca about problems with your feet. Let’s get started.
Walt: What are you doing?
Francesca: I’m selecting and organizing my photos for a presentation.
Walt: Oh, can I see? All of these photos are of feet!
Francesca: Well, I am a podiatrist and I’m giving a talk about foot conditions.
Walt: Ew, some of these are really disgusting!
Francesca:
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.