2010年ESL之商务英语 04 Scheduling an Appointment

04 Scheduling an Appointment GLOSSARYto make an appointment to schedule a time when one will be able to dosomething* Dont forget to make an appointment with the doctor for your sons shots. appointment schedule a calendar showing when one is committed

ESL之日常生活 15 A Suspicious Neighbor

14 A Suspicious Neighbor GLOSSARY shady character a suspicious person; a person whom one thinks probably does bad things* Mr. Arquize is a shady character because he never says hi or even looks atme when we pass each other in the street. to shoot the

ESL之情景英语 20 Hiding from the Police

20Hiding from the Police GLOSSARY on the lam hiding from the police; on the run* After he was convicted, he went on the lam. If the police find him, hell go to jail for at least 15 years. wanted sought after by the police; on a list of people whom th

ESL之餐饮娱乐 08 A Movie Collection

08A Movie Collection GLOSSARY buff a big fan; a person who likes something very much and knows a lot aboutit* Lynette is a music buff who owns thousands of CDs. collection a group of similar objects that are kept together, usually becausethey are int

ESL之人际交往 21 Being Persuasive

21Being Persuasive GLOSSARY favor something that one does for another person, because one has been asked to do it; something that one person asks another to do out of kindness* Please take this message to Antuka as a favor for me. down in the dumps f

2013年ESL之商务英语 01 Insider Trading

Insider Trading Rita: I just got a hot tip from my brother to buy stock in McQ Corp. Rick: Your brother works for McQ Corp., doesnt he? Rita: Yeah, hes a director in the company, so he should know if something big is brewing. Rick: If hes a director

2016年ESL之日常生活 03 Using Profanity

ESL Podcast 1178 Using Profanity Cameron: Oh, f-! Dorothy: Watch your language. I dont want the kids to hear foul language. Cameron: Sorry, I stubbed my toe. Whats the big deal? Kids hear all kinds of cursing on TV and in movies. Dorothy: Not my kids

2010年ESL之商务英语 15 Talking About Sight

15 Talking About Sight GLOSSARY medication medicine; a substance swallowed or injected to treat an illness ormake one feel better* The doctor gave her a new medication for her high blood pressure. to mess with to interfere with something; to change t

2010年ESL之日常生活 02 A Homeowners’ Association

02 A Homeowners Association GLOSSARY what possessed you (to do something) an informal phrase used to asksomeone why he or she has done something that seems irrational, illogical,strange, and unexpected * What possessed you to buy a boat? You dont eve

ESL之生活英语 12 Being Rich and Poor

12Being Rich and Poor GLOSSARY affordable able to be paid for; not too expensive; not so expensive that onecant pay for something* Do you know where I can buy affordable business clothes? budget a plan for how one will spend ones money; a plan for wh

ESL之日常生活 09 Saying Goodbye

09Saying Goodbye GLOSSARY Id better be going a phrase meaning I should go now, or I need to go now * The kids are going to come home from school in about 20 minutes, so Id betterbe going so that I can meet them there. See you later an informal phrase

ESL之日常生活 07 Using an ATM

07Using an ATM GLOSSARY bank teller a bank employee who stands behind a window and greets customers, helping them put money into or get money out of their accounts, or doother things with their accounts* The bank teller asked to see two pieces of ide

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 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

2008年ESL之日常生活 11 Talking About Time

11Talking About Time GLOSSARY a quarter to 15 minutes before the hour* My classes start at four oclock, but I must leave at a quarter to four because ittakes fifteen minutes to walk to the school. noon, on the dot exactly noon; precisely 12:00 p.m. *

2013年ESL之日常生活 09 Saying No

Saying No Liang: I have a favor to ask. Christian: Uh oh, what is it? Liang: Im doing a project for my class in culinary school and I need a volunteer to taste some of my creations. Christian: Not on your life. Liang: But, why? Christian: You dont re

ESL Podcast 917 – Types of Families

Patricia: Okay, were nearly done setting up for the neighborhood party. I got some nametags with father, mother, and kids printed on them, with a space for people to write their names. Itll be easier for people to introduce themselves and make friend

ESL Podcast 921 – Describing Chance and Probability

Raul: What are the chances that Rob will be here on time? Tiffany: Id say its fifty- fifty. You never know. He might surprise us and be early. Raul: Fat chance of that happening. Ive known him for three years and if I had to stake my life on whether

ESL Podcast 923 – Having Bad Credit

Alisha: This is the second time Ive been turned down for a credit card in a month. I dont know what Im doing wrong. James: Have you checked your credit report recently? Maybe you have a bad credit rating. Alisha: I have a full-time job with a good in

ESL Podcast 922 – Getting a Second Opinion

Greg: Where are you going? Anne: Im going to see another doctor to get a second opinion. My doctor diagnosed me with a serious medical condition and I dont want to take it at face value. Greg: Youre second- guessing your doctor? Anne: No, I just want