ESL Podcast 690 - Types of Views
to book - to reserve; to make arrangements to have or do something at a particular date and time in the future
The earlier you book your flight, the cheaper it will be.
city view - the ability to see the buildings in a city from a particular window or position
One of the most famous city views in New York City is probably of Times Square.
panoramic view - the ability to see a very wide area of one's surroundings from a particular window or position
Once we reach the top of the mountain, we'll enjoy a panoramic view of nearby lakes.
highway robbery - overpriced; something that is extremely expensive, costing more than one believes it is worth
The way airlines charge passengers high fees to check their luggage is highway robbery!
steep - very expensive; at a very high price
Tuition at universities is so steep that some students are deciding not to continue their education.
courtyard - an outdoor area that is completely surrounded by buildings, usually decorated with plants, trees, and benches or tables and chairs
On nice days, most of the office workers eat their lunch in the courtyard.
obstructed - blocked; not able to be seen or accessed because another object is in the way
If you go the theater, don't sit in 24J! Your view of the stage is completely obstructed by a pillar.
peek-a-boo - a partial view of something, especially if another object moves in a way that allows one to see the more distant object only some of the time
This window gives us a peek-a-boo view of the lake, as long as the wind is strong enough to push those branches out of the way.
ocean view - the ability to see the sea from a particular window or position
At first they were really excited to buy a home with an ocean view, but then they realized how windy it was that close to the sea.
to end up with - to ultimately have or get a particular thing, especially after a period of waiting or making an effort
How did you end up with a degree in basket weaving?
ground floor - first floor; the lowest, first floor of a building, at the same level as the ground outside
During an earthquake, is it safer to be on the ground floor or on the top floor of a tall building?
back and forth - going in two different directions repeatedly; moving forwards and backwards
He walked back and forth in the hospital's waiting room while waiting to hear the results of his daughter's surgery.
upper - high; above; not the bottom
The dentist says I have three cavities in my upper teeth.
preference - a desire to do or have one particular thing instead of another
My preference would be to see a romantic comedy, but it's your turn to choose the movie.
penthouse - the nicest, most expensive room or group of rooms in a hotel or apartment building, almost always on the top floor
The bathroom in their penthouse apartment is bigger than our entire house!