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use a microscope
Meaning: To examine something using a scientific optical device.
Example: He’s using a microscope.
walk along
Meaning: To move forward beside a path, road, or walkway.
Example: They’re walking along a path.
be on display
Meaning: To be arranged so that people can view it.
Example: Some coats are being displayed.
rest one's arm on
Meaning: To place an arm on a surface for support.
Example: The woman is resting her arm on a railing.
lean against
Meaning: To rest something so it touches and is supported by another object.
Example: Some artwork is leaning against a filing cabinet.
microscope
IPA (UK): /ˈmaɪ.krə.skəʊp/
IPA (US): /ˈmaɪ.krə.skoʊp/
Meaning: A device used to magnify very small objects.
Meaning: A device used to magnify very small objects.
Example: He’s using a microscope in the lab.
dock
IPA (UK): /dɒk/
IPA (US): /dɑːk/
Meaning: A platform beside water where boats are tied.
Meaning: A platform beside water where boats are tied.
Example: They’re fishing from a dock.
railing
IPA (UK): /ˈreɪ.lɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈreɪ.lɪŋ/
Meaning: A barrier or handrail for support.
Meaning: A barrier or handrail for support.
Example: She’s resting her arm on a railing.
curtains
IPA (UK): /ˈkɜː.tənz/
IPA (US): /ˈkɝː.t̬ənz/
Meaning: Fabric panels used to cover windows.
Meaning: Fabric panels used to cover windows.
Example: The woman is closing the curtains.
filing cabinet
IPA (UK): /ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ ˌkæb.ɪ.nət/
IPA (US): /ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ ˌkæb.ə.nət/
Meaning: A piece of office furniture used to store documents.
Meaning: A piece of office furniture used to store documents.
Example: Artwork is leaning against a filing cabinet.
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