| Id | ESLPod_0363_WE_0401 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 363 |
| Episode Title | Using the Telephone |
| Phrase | battery |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "battery" means a small device that stores electricity, so that electronics do not have to be plugged into the wall: "We plan to take lots of pictures, so we need to bring extra batteries for the camera." A "battery" can also be a group of things: "When Mariah got sick, the doctors asked her to give a blood sample for a battery of medical tests." The phrase "assault and battery" refers to the crime of physically hitting someone: "He went to jail for three years for assault and battery against his boss." Finally, the phrase "to recharge (one's) batteries" means to relax for a period of time in order to have more energy: "Why don't you go on vacation somewhere and recharge your batteries for a week or so?" |
| Topics | Home + Community |
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