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shocks
معنی و توضیح
In this podcast, the word “shocks” means the parts of a car that make the ride smoother: “This car has very good shocks, and we almost didn’t notice how bad the road was.” A “shock” can also be a strong feeling of surprise, either negative or positive: “Hearing that she had won one million dollars was a huge shock for everyone.” In medicine, “shock” is a medical problem that happens when one has suffered a major injury, has probably lost a lot of blood, and is very weak: “Rebecca was in shock after the accident, so the doctors kept her in the hospital for two days.” Finally, a “shock” can be the painful feeling that one gets when accidentally touching electricity: “If you touch that electric fence, you’ll get a shock!” 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 335 – Getting a Car Serviced
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 335: Getting a Car Serviced.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 335. 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 a dialogue between Sophia and her mechanic; she’s getting her car serviced. We’ll find out with that means, and learn some car vocabulary in this episode. Let’s get started.
Sophia: Is my car ready?
Mechanic: I’m finished with your oil change and I replaced the oil filter. I’ve also replaced the wiper blades in your windshield wipers. But I’ve had a good look under your hood, and your car needs a lot of work.
Sophia: Really?
Mechanic: Yes, you have some serious problems. I bet your engine is running really rough. Your transmission is leaking, your shocks need to be replaced, and you
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