ESLPodcast 20 - Buying a New Computer Flashcards
To misbehave; to cause trouble.
My computer has been ….. on me. It’s a pretty old model, and I need to replace it.
My allergies act up during hay fever season. Children may act up in class in an effort to get attention.
To call on the telephone.
My computer has been acting up on me. It’s a pretty old model, and I need to replace it. So I decided to….. my friend Kevin to ask for his two cents.
call up
One’s opinion or thoughts.
My computer has been acting up on me. It’s a pretty old model, and I need to replace it. So I decided to call up my friend Kevin to ask for his ……
That’s just my two cents; you can believe what you like.
Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
My computer has been acting up on me. It’s a pretty old model, and I need to replace it. So I decided to call up my friend Kevin to ask for his two cents. Kevin is a computer ……
whiz
One’s innermost private feelings
Kevin is a computer whiz. He knows PC really well since he worked on them for years, but in his……, he is a big Mac fan.
She was grieved, and bitterly sorry for the man who was hurt so much. But still, in her heart of hearts, where the love should have burned, there was a blank.
The creation, input, editing and formatting of documents and other text using software on a computer
I have always used a PC. I do mostly …… so I don’t need anything fancy.
word processing
to attempt or try.
have always used a PC. I do mostly word processing so I don’t need anything fancy. But, I see people I know doing cool things with photos and video, so I’d like to ….. … some new programs in the future.
I don’t really know where to begin, but I guess I can take a crack at it and see how I do.
To offer an idea for consideration.
Well, I called up Kevin to tell him what I needed. He immediately started ……specs: “You need at least a 2 Gigahertz processor and 1 Gig of memory, and make sure it has a writable DVD drive.” “Whoa,” I said. “All of that is way over my head. Let’s back up for a a minute.”
Let me throw this out there – how about if we make the igloo out of butter? Would that work?
short form of specification
Well, I called up Kevin to tell him what I needed. He immediately started throwing out ……: “You need at least a 2 Gigahertz processor and 1 Gig of memory, and make sure it has a writable DVD drive.” “Whoa,” I said. “All of that is way over my head. Let’s back up for a a minute.”
spec
More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension.
Well, I called up Kevin to tell him what I needed. He immediately started throwing out specs: “You need at least a 2 Gigahertz processor and 1 Gig of memory, and make sure it has a writable DVD drive.” “Whoa,” I said. “All of that is way …….. Let’s back up for a a minute.”
This is way over my head. Can you explain it more simply?
To become excessively involved, to take something too far.
“Whoa,” I said. “All of that is way over my head. Let’s back up for a a minute.” Then he laughed and said he had …. …. .
t was nice of him to write a poem for his new girlfriend, but shooting a full-length film is getting carried away.
поняла
“Okay,” he said. “Let’s start at the beginning. Now, the processor determines how easily and how fast you can use the programs on your computer. ……?”
Got that?
To understand, to pay attention to.
ow, the processor determines how easily and how fast you can use the programs on your computer. Got that?” I said that I did. Then he continued, “How much RAM memory you have is very important, too. Your computer will go faster the more you have. So, I recommend getting at least 1 Gigabyte of RAM memory.” “I think …… you so far, “ I said. “Great,” he said.
Do you follow me?
Consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful
OK,” I said. “I think I’ve got all that. Now, here’s the ……: Mac or PC?
burning zeal
Это отдельный разговор
OK,” I said. “I think I’ve got all that. Now, here’s the burning question: Mac or PC?
He said: “Now that’s …….. Do you have a couple of hours?‚”
a whole different thing
