| Id | ESLPod_0239_WE_0152 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 239 |
| Episode Title | A Birthday Party |
| Phrase | present |
| Text | The word "present," in this podcast, means a gift or something that is given to someone else: "I need to buy a present for Annie, because tomorrow is her birthday." The word "present" also means something that is current or happening now, not in the past or future: "Considering the present economy, I think we should wait a few years to buy a house." As a verb, "to present (someone)" means to introduce someone to another person: "Yessenia, I'd like to present my mother, Irma." Or, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to present our speaker for today, Dr. Jeff McQuillan." The verb "to present (someone) with (something)" means to give something to someone, especially an award or honor: "The soldier was presented with a medal of honor for his bravery in the war." |
| Topics | Relationships + Family |
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