Id | ESLPod_0313_WE_0301 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 313 |
Episode Title | A Suspicious Neighbor |
Phrase | poor |
Text | In this podcast, the word "poor" means an unfortunate person who deserves one's pity: "Poor Jenny had to go to school all summer." Or, "Did you hear about the poor people in Florida whose homes were destroyed by the hurricane?" The word "poor" also means without money, or not rich: "There are many poor people in this part of the country." Or, "Tracy is too poor to buy milk for her children." Often the word "poor" refers to something of bad quality: "Her work was so poor that her boss asked her to do it again." Or, "Lucy is a very poor singer." Finally, the phrase "poor in (something)" refers to a person, place, or thing that doesn't have very much of something: "Her diet is poor in protein." Or, "This city is very poor in parks and other outdoor areas." |
Topics | Home + Community |
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