عبارت انگلیسی
vet
معنی و توضیح
The word “vet,” in this podcast, means a veteran, or a person who served in the military during a war: “On Veterans’ Day, we honor all the vets who have served our country.” The word “vet” also can mean “veterinarian,” or a doctor who treats sick and injured animals: “Do you know any good vets who specialize in pigs?” As a verb, “to vet (something)” means to share an idea or document with another person to observe his or her reaction and request feedback: “It’s always a good idea to vet your proposals with your co-workers before you present them to the director.” Or, “If you have time, I’d like to vet a few of my ideas with you before the next budget meeting.”
پادکست مرتبط
اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «War-Related Disabilities». 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 646: War-Related Disabilities.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 646. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website is eslpod.com. You can download a Learning Guide there that will help you improve your English even faster than not downloading the Learning Guide.
This episode is called “War-Related Disabilities.” “Abilities” are things that you are able or can do; “disabilities” are things that you cannot do. War-related disabilities are usually injuries, something that happens to your body that damages it – that hurts it somehow. Let’s get started.
Elena: How do you like your new job at the Veteran’s Hospital?
Wieland: I like it a lot. It’s really rewarding.
Elena: What do you do there, exactly?
Wieland: My job is to help returning vets who have been physically injured adjust to living with their medical disabilities.
Elena: You mean people who have lost limbs?
Wieland: Yes, some of the vets have had one
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.