Id | ESLPod_0989_WE_1653 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 989 |
Episode Title | Dealing with a Mass Transit Strike |
Phrase | to be restored |
Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to be restored" means to be fixed and returned to normal: "The train derailed, but there were no injuries and the mechanics expect service to be restored within a few hours." The verb "to restore" means to return something to its earlier condition: "Do you think these artifacts can be restored for display in the museum?" The verb "to restore" also means to bring back a positive feeling for people: "The experience restored Jacques' belief in the existence of aliens." Finally, the phrase "to restore (someone) to power" means to put a political leader back into a position of power after he or she lost it: "The rebels had power for a few months, but then the country's former president was restored to power." |
Topics | Transportation |
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