2009年ESL之商务英语 04 Working in a Bad Economy

04Working in a Bad Economy GLOSSARY economy the financial system where things are made, bought, andsold in a particular country or region * How much of Floridas economy depends on tourism? to take its toll to have a negative or bad influence on someo

2015年ESL之商务英语 14 Breaching a Contract

Breaching a Contract Sandra: I dont know what to do. Our contractor installed the wrong equipment and now were having major problems. Ive tried contacting her, but shes dodging my calls. The trouble is Ive already paid her in full. Antonin: Well, tha

2011年ESL之商务英语 18 Working Without Supervision

18 Working Without Supervision GLOSSARY to oversee to monitor and supervise; to carefully watch how other people aredoing their work, making sure everything is running smoothly * The regional sales manager will be responsible for overseeing all of th

2011年ESL之日常生活 03 Having Problems Concentrating

03 Having Problems Concentrating GLOSSARY drivers test a written and driving exam that one must pass before one canreceive a drivers license * For the drivers test, youll need to know the maximum speed limit in residentialareas and on freeways. distr

2012年ESL之餐饮娱乐 10 Talking About Movies

Talking About Movies Martin: What did you think of that movie? Joanna: It was okay, but Im not really into big-budget movies with a lot of special effects and big-name stars. Martin: Oh, youre a film snob. I bet you only watch indie films made on a s

2012年ESL之餐饮娱乐 02 Eating a Family Dinner

Eating a Family Dinner My roommate, Jim, invited me over to his house for a family meal. Im an only child, so Im not used to a big family dinner. I felt like a fish out of water. ... Jims mother: Sit down, everybody. Dinners ready. Phil: Thank you fo

2010年ESL之就医和人际交往 13 Having an Overbearing Father

13 Having an Overbearing Father GLOSSARY grown adult; grown-up; no longer a child * His aunt said to him: Youre a grown man! Shouldnt you act like it and get ajob, instead of letting your parents pay for everything? overbearing too strong, opinionate

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之日常生活 03 At the Bakery

03At the Bakery GLOSSARY to make up (ones) mind to decide; to make a decision; to choose; to select* He cant make up his mind about going to the party. He wants to go, but healso needs to study for the test. dessert a sweet food eaten after lunch or

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

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

2008年ESL之人际交往 16 Internet Dating

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2008年ESL之就医 17 Reading Food Labels

26 Renting an Apartment GLOSSARY apartment manager a person whose job is to take care of problems in an apartment building, collect the rent, and find peopleto live in the building * When our toilet stopped working, we called the apartment manager. v

2015年ESL之日常生活 12 Dressing Appropriately for an Event

Dressing Appropriately for an Event Patricia: Hey, look at you! Youre all decked out. Whats the occasion? Renaud: Im going to the Ortegass party. Arent you? Patricia: Yeah, but Im not getting all dolled up for it. I think the dress is casual. Renaud:

2015年ESL之日常生活 06 Having Good and Bad Luck

Having Good and Bad Luck Cesar: I cant catch a break. Everything seems to be going wrong these days. Olga: Maybe your streak of bad luck is because you did something unlucky. Cesar: What do you mean? Olga: Have you walked under a ladder or crossed pa

2013年ESL之商务英语 16 Leasing Business Equipment

Leasing Business Equipment Olena: We need to keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going to raise capital to upgrade our equipment? Joel: Im not sure. Maybe we can find a supplier who will extend credit to us. We can pay in installments.

2013年ESL之就医和人际交往 14 Types of Families

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 themselv

ESL露西的一天 第93期:晚餐与甜点讲解(8)

Lucy says that The cookies smell great, meaning they smell very good, but first, she needs to let them cool. 露西说饼干味道很棒，意思是它们的味道非常好，但是首先，她要凉一凉。 To cool, cool, is a verb, which means to