| Id | ESLPod_0650_WE_0974 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 650 |
| Episode Title | Buying Television and Movie Programs |
| Phrase | contain |
| Text | The verb "to contain," in this podcast, means to have or to include as a part of something: "This box contains all the photographs I have of my mother." Or, "So many kids are allergic to peanuts that the school has started asking parents not to send any snacks to school that contain nuts." The verb "to contain" can also mean to control one's feelings: "Therese couldn't contain her happiness, so she just laughed and smiled." Or, "Some people try to count to 10 in order to contain their anger." When talking about a disease or a problem, "to contain" means to control or limit the spread of something: "The agency didn't work quickly enough to contain the problem, so now it has spread throughout the country." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Technology |
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