Id | ESLPod_0954_WE_1582 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 954 |
Episode Title | Participating in Winter Sports |
Phrase | powder |
Text | The word "powder," in this podcast, means snow that has recently fallen and is still dry and loose, not yet compacted (pressed together): "Driving in powder isn't too difficult, but watch out for icy roads!" When talking about makeup, "face powder" is a colored dust applied to a woman's face to make it have a consistent, tanned color: "A little bit of powder can brighten your face and hide blemishes." When talking about weapons, "gun powder" is the explosive substance put into a gun: "Please don't smoke around the gun powder." Finally, "baking powder" is a white substance added to baked goods to make them airier or lighter: "The muffins were really dense, so next time we'll add some more baking powder." |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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