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BBC 6 Minute English August 20, 2015 - Lifts
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/08/23Ever wondered about the history and technology behind those everyday elevators? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating world of lifts, exploring their evolution and even touching on social awkwardness and the famous 'elevator pitch'! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and cultural insights that make learning English fun and relevant.
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slim
US /slɪm/
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UK /slɪm/
- Adjective
- Being thin in an appealing way
- Being narrow in width
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat less in order to become thinner
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More floor
US /flɔr, flor/
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UK /flɔ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large area used for a particular purpose
- Part of a room on which you stand
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or push someone to the ground
- To surprise or confuse someone who can't respond
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More people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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More today
US /təˈde/
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UK /tə'deɪ/
- Noun
- This day; day that is happening now
- Adverb
- On this day; at the time that is happening now
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