Learning English from the News Amazon water emergency
Oct 18, 2023
The podcast discusses the causes of record low water levels in the Amazon, including El Nino and climate change. They also talk about drought, wildfires, and the impact on sports. Additionally, they explore the different uses of 'overwhelm' and 'taint'.
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Drought Definition and Usage
- Drought, meaning a period of dry weather, can impact crops and cause wildfires.
- It can also be used metaphorically, like in sports, to describe a period of low performance.
Goal Drought
- In football, a goal drought refers to a player's period of not scoring goals.
- This metaphor compares the lack of goals to the lack of water during a drought.
Overwhelm Definition and Usage
- Overwhelm means to completely cover something quickly, such as fires overwhelming an area.
- It can also describe being overloaded with work or emotionally moved.