Id | ESLPod_0243_WE_0161 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 243 |
Episode Title | Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone |
Phrase | reserve |
Text | In this podcast, the verb "to reserve" means to keep something for someone so that no one else can use it: "At the graduation ceremony, please reserve the seats in front for the speakers." The verb "to reserve" can also mean to ask for something to be made available for you at a future time: "That's a very popular hotel, so we should reserve a room as soon as possible." As a noun, the word "reserve" means an area of land that is protected for animals, plants, or people: "This nature reserve is the best place to see lions and elephants." Finally, if someone is "reserved," it means that it is difficult for him or her to speak with other people about his or her thoughts and feelings: "Miranda is so reserved that it's hard to know what she really thinks about her new roommates." |
Topics | Shopping |
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