| Id | ESLPod_1226_WE_2125 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1226 |
| Episode Title | Describing Sounds |
| Phrase | chain |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "chain" means the rope-like line of small metal loops or rings that transfer movement of the pedals into the movement of wheels on a bicycle: "The bike chain slipped off while I was riding up the hill, so I had to stop and fix it." The word "chain" also refers to any other rope-like strand of metal loops: "Be gentle with that necklace, or the chain might break." Or, "The prisoners were connected by chains." A "chain" can also refer to many stores, restaurants, or hotels that have the same name and are owned by the same company: "Which grocery store chains are popular in the southern United States?" Finally, the phrase "a mountain/island chain" refers to a group of mountains or islands that appear to form a line: "Have you visited the Hawaiian island chain? |
| Topics | About You |
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