Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2013-01-06 Words and Their Stories: Belittle

Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today’s word is belittle. It was first used by Thomas…

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2012-12-16 Words and Their Stories: Santa Claus

Now, the Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children…

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2012-12-09 Words and Their Stories: State Nicknames, Part 4

Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.Today, we finish telling about the interesting nicknames that have been given…

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2012-12-02 Words and Their Stories: State Nicknames, Part 3

Now, the VOA Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Today, we tell about more interesting nicknames of American…

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2012-11-18 Words and Their Stories: State Nicknames, Part 1

Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.A nickname is a shortened form of a person's name. A nickname…

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2012-11-04 Words and Their Stories: Down to Earth

Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Every week at this time, we tell about popular American…

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2007-05-13 Numbers: I, for One, Use These Expressions Often

(MUSIC) Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Today I will tell about expressions using numbers. Let…

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2007-05-06 Medical Terms: A Clean Bill of Health From the Doctor

Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. (MUSIC) Many professions have their own words and expressions. This…

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2007-04-08 Chip on Your Shoulder: What Are You Going to Do About It?

Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. (MUSIC) Every week at this time we tell the story…

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2007-04-01 Colors: I’m Feeling Very Blue Today

Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. (MUSIC) Every people has its own way of saying things,…

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