English Pod 第二二期

vocabulary preview

1. elves : the plural of the word elf, little people
2. candy cane : a traditional Christmas candy which is white and red, with a shape like a "J"

language takeaway

1. booked : arrested

2. speeding : going too fast

3. impounded : when your things get arrested

4. ruined : destroyed

   example:

   • It's been raining for five days. Our vacation is ruined.
   • Looking at this hole. You've ruined my favorite pair of jeans.

5. backup : help, call for backup=call for help

6. back up : move back

put it together

1. claim to : when you claim to be something, you are saying that you are something, but it might not be true

   example:

   • Daniel claimed to be the son of a Government Minister, but later we found out that he was lying.
   • The criminals claimed to have a gun.

2. under heavy ... : face a lot of ...

   example:

   • We are under heavy fire/attack/security.