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touch up
Meaning: To make small improvements or adjustments to something, often visually.
Example: The artist touched up the painting to enhance the colors before the exhibition.
post off
Meaning: To send something by mail.
Example: She posted off the application form before the deadline.
break in the post
Meaning: To become damaged while being delivered through the postal system.
Example: The fragile vase broke in the post because it wasn’t packed securely.
contrast
IPA: /ˈkɑːn.træst/ (US), /ˈkɒn.trɑːst/ (UK)
Meaning: The difference in brightness or color that makes objects distinguishable in an image.
Meaning: The difference in brightness or color that makes objects distinguishable in an image.
Example: Increasing the contrast made the old photo look much clearer.
fragile
IPA: /ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/ (US), /ˈfrædʒ.aɪl/ (UK)
Meaning: Easily broken or damaged.
Meaning: Easily broken or damaged.
Example: The fragile glass ornaments were carefully wrapped before shipping.
cardboard
IPA: /ˈkɑːrd.bɔːrd/ (US), /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd/ (UK)
Meaning: A thick, stiff paper material used for making boxes and packaging.
Meaning: A thick, stiff paper material used for making boxes and packaging.
Example: The books were packed in a cardboard box for delivery.
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Cambridge 16 Listening Test 2 - Section 1
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