عبارت انگلیسی
damp
معنی و توضیح
In this podcast, the word “damp” means slightly wet: “Sometimes a cool, damp washcloth placed on the forehead can help to get rid of a headache.” The word “damp” can also refer to very humid or moist air, especially air that is unpleasant: “Do people living in damp, swampy environments get respiratory infections more often than people living in drier areas?” A “damper” is a small metal door that controls how much air reaches the fire in a fireplace or stove: “Open the damper so we can get a brighter flame.” A “damper” is also a padded hammer that stops a piano string from making noise: “Open the top of the grand piano so the kids can see the dampers move up and down.” Finally, the phrase “to put a damper on (something)” means to make something less pleasant or enjoyable: “Don’t let the rain put a damper on our plans.” 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 1143 – Repairing an Appliance
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اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Repairing an Appliance». 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 1,143 – Repairing an Appliance.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,143. 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 hear a dialogue between Alonso and Virginia about fixing or repairing an appliance – a machine in your house that does some work for you, such as a dishwasher or a clothes dryer. Let’s get started.
Virginia: Hand me that screwdriver, will you?
Alonso: Don’t tell me you’re trying to fix that dryer yourself. We need to call in an authorized repairman or repairwoman.
Virginia: Do you have any idea what they’ll charge?
Alonso: All
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