Id | ESLPod_1269_WE_2206 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1269 |
Episode Title | Problems with the Heating System |
Phrase | to heat |
Text | The verb "to heat," in this podcast, means to increase the temperature of something: "They built a small fire to heat their hands and feet." A "dead heat" describes a race or competition in which two competitors have tied and have the exact same number of points or have traveled the exact same distance: "The spectators stood and cheered as they watched the runners in a dead heat." A "heat wave" is a period of time with unusual, extremely hot weather: "During the heat wave last August, we spent a lot of time in air-conditioned movie theaters." Finally, a "heat rash" is a red, irritated area on one's skin cause by exposure to high temperatures and humid air: "The baby is developing a heat rash on her arms and legs. We need to keep her inside where it's cooler tomorrow." |
Topics | Home + Community |
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