عبارت انگلیسی
face
معنی و توضیح
The word “face,” in this podcast, means the front of a watch or clock, where the numbers are printed: “I need a clock with a big face so I can read the time from across the room.” The phrase “to keep a straight face” means to remain serious and not laugh even though something is very funny: “I had to learn how to keep a straight face when I was young, because my brother always tried to make me laugh in church.” The phrase “to lose face” means to do something that makes other people think one is foolish, silly, or stupid: “If this project fails, I’m going to lose face with my teammates.” Finally, the phrase “to save face” means to still be respected by other people: “In some cultures, it is extremely important to save face in front of peers.”
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Buying a Watch». 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 1,295 – Buying a Watch.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,295. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
This episode is a dialogue between Jack and a clerk, someone who sells things for a store, about buying a wristwatch. Let’s get started.
Clerk: Hello, are you shopping for a watch for yourself?
Jack: Yes, I’m looking for a dress watch, something understated with a simple face.
Clerk: We have plenty to choose from. Let me show you these quartz watches.
Jack: I’m looking for something with an automatic movement, something that is self-winding.
Clerk: Oh, in that case, let me show you these. These have the finest workmanship you’ll find anywhere, with very hard crystals. Are you looking for something with a bezel? A leather strap or a metal one?
Jack: I’m not sure. My diving watch has a bezel
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.