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reserve
معنی و توضیح
In this podcast, the verb “to reserve” means to keep something for someone so that no one else can use it: “At the graduation ceremony, please reserve the seats in front for the speakers.” The verb “to reserve” can also mean to ask for something to be made available for you at a future time: “That’s a very popular hotel, so we should reserve a room as soon as possible.” As a noun, the word “reserve” means an area of land that is protected for animals, plants, or people: “This nature reserve is the best place to see lions and elephants.” Finally, if someone is “reserved,” it means that it is difficult for him or her to speak with other people about his or her thoughts and feelings: “Miranda is so reserved that it’s hard to know what she really thinks about her new roommates.” 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 243 – Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone». 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 243: Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast number 243. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California. How are you today?
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Our dialogue in this episode is a phone call between a person looking for some music and the clerk - or the person who works at the music store. Let's take a listen!
Clerk: Hello. Levin’s Music.
Ariel: Hello. I was wondering if you carry classical CD’s.
Clerk: Yes, we have a pretty large selection. What are you looking for?
Ariel: I’m trying to find the latest Reunion Island Ensemble CD.
Clerk: I’m not sure
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.