Id | ESLPod_0707_WE_1089 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 707 |
Episode Title | Looking Back on One's Life |
Phrase | content |
Text | In this podcast, the word "content" (pronounced "conTENT") means happy, calm, and satisfied: "At first we wanted to hire the best person in the field, but at this point, we'd be content with anyone who knows how to use a computer." As a noun, "contents" (pronounced "CONtent") refers to whatever is inside a box or container: "The writing on the box said, 'Do not drop - fragile contents.'" The word "content" can also be used to describe how much of something there is in a food or beverage: "What has a higher alcohol content: beer or wine?" The word "content" can also refer to the meaning and significance of written text: "They've created a beautiful website, but the content is terrible." Finally, a "table of contents" is a list at the beginning of a long document or book, indicating on which page each chapter or section begins." |
Topics | About You | Daily Life |
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