Id | ESLPod_0683_WE_1040 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 683 |
Episode Title | Using a Video-Sharing Website |
Phrase | view |
Text | The word "view," in this podcast, means one instance of someone visiting a particular website, seeing a particular image, or watching a particular video: "Some of the most popular videos have more than one million views." A "view" can also be one's opinion: "What's your view on the new legislation?" The word "view" can also refer to what one is able to see: "Would we need to pay more for a room with a view of the ocean?" The formal phrase "in view of (something)" means considering something, especially when explaining one's reasons for doing something: "In view of the problems in the housing market, the government is creating programs to help people pay their mortgage." Finally, the phrase "with a view to (something)" means with a plan to do something in the future: "He's studying biochemistry with a view to applying to medical schools next year." |
Topics | Entertainment + Sports | Technology |
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