Id | ESLPod_0894_WE_1462 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 894 |
Episode Title | Understanding Modern Art |
Phrase | abstract |
Text | The word "abstract," in this podcast, means with images that do not look like real objects, but instead are unclear or are based on imagination: "I like abstract paintings, but this one just looks like a swirl of colors." Something that is "abstract" can also be something based on ideas or theory instead of real events or examples: "Davi described his plan in abstract terms, but he didn't provide any numbers." Finally, as a noun, an "abstract" is a short piece of writing that summarizes the most important information in an academic article: "Quentin spent hours reading journal abstracts, trying to find the right kinds of research to use as references in his research paper." |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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