Listening exercise - Stephen Fry Flashcards
1
Q
betweter, bitter, muggenzifter
A
pedant
2
Q
diff between infer and imply
A
they can describe the same events but from different points of view.
- If a speaker or writer implies sth they suggest it without saying it directly.
- If you infer sth from what a speaker or writer says you come to the conclusion that this is what he or she means
3
Q
een sukkel, onnozelaar
A
a dolt
4
Q
get you in trouble
A
land you in the soup