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Everyday English#4

an application (n.)

A formal, often written, request for something.

e.g. : I need to fill in the application before I can get the job.

to drink like a fish (V. phrase)

To drink a lot of alcohol regularly.

e.g. : When I was a student I drank like a fish and went to ghe pub every night.

packed (adj.)

Very crowded or full.

e.g. : The bus was packed and I couldn't get a seat.

to turn out (V. phrase)

To be different from what you frist thought.

e.g. : I thought there was a ghost under my bed but it turned out to be just my cat.

return ticket (in UK) round trip (in US)

A ticket for journey in both directions between two places.

e.g. : I have a return ticket from London to Paris.

to deny (V.)

If you deny a crime or bad behaviour, you say you didn't do it.

e.g. : All the children denied breaking the vase, but she knew one of them was lying.

a string of pearls (col.)

A neclace made of pearls.

e.g. : Diana looked elegant in a simple balck dress and a string of pearls.

a cruise (n.)

A holiday or a trip on a large ship.

e.g. : We enjoyed our cruise in the Caribbean.

a sheet of paper (col.)

A single piece of paper.

e.g. : The theacher told us to write our answer on a sheet of paper.

a driving test (col.)

An official test that you must pass in order to be able to drive legally.

e.g. : I am taking my driving test tomorrow.

Create Date : 11 ธันวาคม 2551

Last Update : 11 ธันวาคม 2551 16:45:27 น.

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