Id | ESLPod_1261_WE_2193 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1261 |
Episode Title | Reading About Research on Health |
Phrase | ray |
Text | In this podcast, the word "ray" means a beam, or one of many lines of heat, light, or scent that seem to come from a single point: "The rays of light coming through the window woke me up this morning." The phrase "a ray of hope" describes optimism, or the possibility that something good might happen: "The doctor's smile was a ray of hope for the family members who were waiting to hear the results of the surgery." A "ray of sunshine" is someone who is always happy and makes other people feel better: "That little girl is a ray of sunshine who could cheer up almost anyone." Finally, the phrase "to catch some rays" means to sunbathe, or to lie down outside to enjoy the warm sunshine: "This is the first sunny day we've had in months. Let's go to the park and catch some rays." |
Topics | Health + Medicine |
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