ESL商务英语: ESL Podcast 292 – Business Insurance

ESL Podcast 292 Business Insurance GLOSSARY to lose control of (something) to no longer be in control of something; to notbe able to influence how something moves or happens* When I was driving home last night, I thought I was going to lose control o

ESL商务英语: ESL Podcast 288 – A Business Contract

ESL Podcast 288 A Business Contract GLOSSARY contract a written agreement between two or more people, businesses, ororganizations* Many cell phone companies make their customers sign a six-month or one-yearservice contract. party a person, business,

ESL商务英语: ESL Podcast 284 – A Friendly Rivalry

ESL Podcast 284 A Friendly Rivalry GLOSSARY to rub (ones) nose in it to remind someone that one has something that he orshe doesnt have; to not let someone forget that one is better than him or her insome way* Baudette did much better on the exam tha

ESL之人际交往 01 Asking for a Date

01Asking for a Date GLOSSARY to admit to saythat something is trueeven if one doesnt want to; to confess* Last week, one of the football playeron the championship teamadmitted that he had used illegal drugs to build stronger muscles. player a man who

ESL之就医 02 Seeing an Eye Doctor

02Seeing an Eye Doctor GLOSSARY optometrist a doctor for the eyes; a doctor who studies eye problems and helps people see better* The optometrist said that I should wear glasses whenever I drive at night. glasses eyeglasses; a piece of metal or plast

ESL之人际交往 03 Getting Revenge

03Getting Revenge GLOSSARY short-tempered easily gets angry; gets angry for no reason* Im sorry I was so short-tempered this morning, but I got some bad news andwas upset. Even so, I shouldnt have yelled at you. to jump down (ones) throat to be angry

ESL之人际交往 04 Characteristics of an Ideal Mate

04Characteristics of an Ideal Mate GLOSSARY to set up (someone) to help two people meet and begin dating each otherbecause one thinks that they will like each other* Her aunt always sets her up with men who are almost twice her age! type the ideal ch

ESL人际交往 05 Stranger on an Airplane

05Stranger on an Airplane GLOSSARY window seat a seat on an airplane that is next to a window, not an aisle or amiddle seat between two seats* The views are better from a window seat, but I dont like to make everyonestand up when I need to go to the

ESL之就医 06 Good Hygiene

06Good Hygiene GLOSSARY training a class or workshop to learn something, usually where one works* Everyone in that department is going to a computer training on Thursday. hygiene cleanliness for health; being clean to avoid sickness* One thing the ma

ESL之人际交往 07 Moving in Together

07 Moving in Together GLOSSARY to go out to date someone; to be involved in a romantic relationship withsomeone, but not be married* Did you hear that Wendy and Gil started going out last month? heart-to-heart a serious and sincere conversation betwe

ESL之就医 09 Health Insurance Plans

09 Health Insurance Plans GLOSSARY HMO health maintenance organization; an organization of doctors andhospitals that work with a specific insurance company and offer their services fora set price; individuals must always see a doctor within the organ

ESL之人际交往 10 Telling Secrets to Parents

10Telling Secrets to Parents GLOSSARY to be supposed to do (something) to be expected to do something; to havean obligation or agreement to do something* The person who leaves the house last in the morning is the one who is supposed to lock the door.

ESL之人际交往 11 Meeting the Future In-laws

11Meeting the Future In-laws GLOSSARY I dont mind telling you a phrase used to mean I want to tell you or Imnot embarrassed or frightened to tell you * Weve always told each other our secrets, so I dont mind telling you about theembarrassing thing th

ESL之人际交往 12 Communication Problems

12Communication Problems GLOSSARY to communicate to share ones ideas, thoughts, and feelings with anotherperson, and in return understand that persons ideas, thoughts, and feelings* Do you think people communicate more or less now that we have email?

ESL之就医 13 Going on a Diet

13 Going on a Diet GLOSSARY scale balance; a small device that one steps on to see how heavy one is; asmall machine that is used to weigh oneself* Is your bathroom scale in kilos or pounds? to weigh to find out how heavy something is; to find out how

ESL之人际交往 14 Being Affectionate in Public

14Being Affectionate in Public GLOSSARY couple a romantic pair; two people involved in a romantic relationship* Ingot and Stanislav make such a beautiful couple. I hope that they stay together! indecent inappropriate and offensive; immoral* Many peop

ESL之人际交往 08 Making a Move on Someone

08Making a Move on Someone GLOSSARY cozy very comfortable and close* Betti spent a cozy evening at home, sitting on her favorite chair with a warmblanket, a good book, her cat, and a hot cup of tea. upset a negative feeling of unhappiness, sadness, a

2007年ESL之购物 06 Questions About a Product

06Questions About a Product GLOSSARY printer a machine that puts an image or text from a computer onto paper* This printer is great for printing photos at home. What Im wondering is... I would like to know; I want to know; I am curious about somethin

2007年ESL之交通出行 01 Parking Instructions

01Parking Instructions GLOSSARY kiosk a small building where food, drinks, and newspapers are sold, or wherepeople can ask for directions or other information* Every morning I buy a newspaper at the kiosk where I wait for the bus. compound a group of

ESL之旅行 02 Traveling Off-Season

02Traveling Off-Season GLOSSARY what I wouldnt give... I really want to do or have something; I would doalmost anything to do or have something* What I wouldnt give to see my granddaughter! My daughter and her family livein Singapore, and I havent se