Id | ESLPod_0674_WE_1022 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 674 |
Episode Title | Threatening Other Countries |
Phrase | border |
Text | The word "border," in this podcast, means the geographic line separating or dividing two parts of land on a map: "The border between Oregon and Washington follows the Columbia river." Or, "Do we need a passport to cross the U.S./Canadian border?" The word "border" can also refer to the division or separation between other things: "Biochemistry straddles the border between biology, chemistry, and genetic engineering." The word "border" also refers to a line along the edge of an object: "The information would be easier to read if you put a border around the table." Or, "What a beautiful lace border you've put on the tablecloth!" When talking about a yard or garden, a "border" is an area along the edge of the grass where flowers or other plants grow: "Lynn bought a lot of tulips to plant along the border." |
Topics | Daily Life | Government + Law |
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