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ESLPod_0953_WE_1581 Living With Insects and Spiders In this podcast, a "mosquito net" is a piece of fabric with many very small holes that is hung over a door or window or over a bed to keep insects away from people: "There were so many mosquitoes that we had to wrap pieces of mosquito net over our head and hands to protect our skin." The word "net" also refers to pieces of fabric with larger holes or ropes that are loosely woven together, usually used to catch or hold something: "How do you protect dolphins from getting caught in your fishing nets?" When talking about technology, the word "net" refers to the internet: "How many hours a day do you spend on the net?" Finally, when talking about accounting, "net" refers to the total earnings after deducting expenses: "They had revenues of $4 million last year, but their net profits were only $120,000 after expenses."

Accepted Answer

ESLPod 953 net Nature + Weather

Id	ESLPod_0953_WE_1581
Episode Id	ESLPod 953
Episode Title	Living With Insects and Spiders
Phrase	net
Text	In this podcast, a "mosquito net" is a piece of fabric with many very small holes that is hung over a door or window or over a bed to keep insects away from people: "There were so many mosquitoes that we had to wrap pieces of mosquito net over our head and hands to protect our skin." The word "net" also refers to pieces of fabric with larger holes or ropes that are loosely woven together, usually used to catch or hold something: "How do you protect dolphins from getting caught in your fishing nets?" When talking about technology, the word "net" refers to the internet: "How many hours a day do you spend on the net?" Finally, when talking about accounting, "net" refers to the total earnings after deducting expenses: "They had revenues of $4 million last year, but their net profits were only $120,000 after expenses."
Topics	Nature + Weather

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