The English We Speak: Stuffed

我们说的英语:塞满

Learning English Conversations

2012-01-16

2 分钟
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In this series you can learn authentic English words and phrases. This week's programme looks at the words 'stuff' and 'stuffed'.
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  • Neil, can we get this program done now?

  • I need to get some stuff for my Sunday roast dinner.

  • Oh, I am stuffed.

  • Totally stuffed.

  • Sorry.

  • Well, since today's words are stuff and stuffed, I think you will be just perfect to explain them.

  • Ugh, that's easy.

  • The English we speak.

  • I knew I was going to a launch party this lunchtime, so I skipped breakfast.

  • Oh, that's not good.

  • Anyway, I got there and a lovely buffet was set up.

  • The stuff on offer looked great.

  • Stuff?

  • You mean food?

  • Yes.

  • The word stuff can mean anything.

  • Really.

  • It almost has the same meaning as things.