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knife
معنی و توضیح
In this podcast, the word “knife” means a long, metal or plastic object with a handle and a sharp side that is used to cut food: “While Edith was cutting carrots, the knife slipped and she accidentally cut her finger.” A “knife” can also be a weapon, or something used to hurt another person: “The boy pulled a knife from his pocket and pointed it at the other boys who he thought wanted to hurt him.” A “pocketknife” is a small knife (possibly with more than one knife blade) that folds into the handle so that it can be put in one’s pocket: “Whenever we go hiking, we always take a pocketknife with us.” The informal phrase “to be under the knife” means to be having surgery: “Christy hurt her knee again, and tomorrow she’ll be going under the knife to get it fixed.” 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 317 – Setting the Table
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Setting the Table». 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 317: Setting the Table.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 317. 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 called “Setting the Table.” It’s a dialogue about what you put on a table – a dinner table – so you can eat. Let’s get started.
William: This is a very special dinner. It’s not everyday that I have my bosses over for dinner. It has to be perfect.
Martha: I know. Why do you think I took out our best china? Instead of worrying, why don’t you help me set the table?
William: Right. I should make myself useful.
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.