| Id | ESLPod_0831_WE_1337 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 831 |
| Episode Title | Not the Marrying Kind |
| Phrase | degree |
| Text | The word "degree," in this podcast, means extent and is a measure of the quantity of something, especially on a scale: "Scientists disagree over the degree to which human activities are contributing to global warming." A "degree" is also a measurement of temperature: "Did you hear that it's supposed to be 104 degrees outside tomorrow afternoon?" In schooling, a "degree" is the piece of paper one receives after graduation, showing that one has passed a certain combination of courses: "He has degrees in computer science and economics." The phrase "to some degree" or "to a certain degree" means partly or partially: "Paul's performance has improved to some degree, but he still has areas for improvement." Finally, the phrase "by degrees" means very slowly: "The doctor says Maxine is getting better by degrees, but it will still take a long time for her to recover fully." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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