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Traducción & Definición
to dry up: agotar(se), acabar(se); secar(se), desecar(se)
The money dried up a long time ago. El dinero se acabó hace mucho tiempo.
The lake is drying up. El lago se está secando.
Ejemplos
- "It could be that the market for Warbuckle's goods has dried up."
Ejercicio 1
Warbuckle suggests several possible reasons for his current financial situation.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
Warbuckle suggests several possible reasons for his current financial situation.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Hint: Choose only the reasons given by Harold himself.
This statement is false. Warbuckle never admits in the dialogue that he is spending money on unnecessary things. It is actually Bruno who makes this suggestion when he tells Warbuckle, "It seems to me that your spending on personal luxuries is out of control".
This is a true statement. Warbuckle speculates that "the market for Warbuckle's goods has dried up". The expression "to dry up" is used here figuratively to indicate that the market (and the demand for Warbuckle's products specifically) is not as profitable, lucrative or fruitful as it once was. Example: When the tech boom of the 90's dried up, many people lost money. The verb "to dry" literally refers to something becoming less wet (when put in the sun, for example). Warbuckle believes that a reduced demand for his products and a poor market may be responsible for his current financial state.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle tells Bruno, "It could be that the economic downturn in this country is finally having an effect on Warbuckle's Department Stores". An "economic downturn" refers to a decline in economic activity, or a recession. Warbuckle believes that this recession may be responsible for his current financial situation.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle says that the reason for his current financial situation could be the result of "some bad investments overseas". He is referring to some bad international investments he has made. The term "overseas" refers to countries located "abroad" or far away from one's own country. "Overseas" is synonymous with "international" in this context, and "poor" means "bad" here.
Ejercicio 2
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Warbuckle tells Bruno, 'It could be that the economic downturn in this country is finally having an effect on Warbuckle's Department Stores'. An 'economic downturn' refers to a decline in economic activity, a reduction in economic growth. Warbuckle believes that this may be responsible for his current financial situation.
This is a false statement. Warbuckle says that maybe 'the market for Warbuckle's goods has dried up'. This doesn't mean that the demand for his products is unchanged, but that the demand is reduced. 'To dry up' is used figuratively to indicate that the market (and the demand for Warbuckle's products) is not as profitable or lucrative as it once was. Ex: When the tech boom of the 90's dried up, many people lost money. The verb 'to dry' literally refers to something becoming less wet.
This is a true statement. Bruno tells Warbuckle 'you've got to stop throwing your money around so carelessly!'. To 'throw one's money around' means to spend it unwisely, as if it will never run out. To be 'cautious' means to take care or be prudent. Bruno is telling Warbuckle to be more 'careful' or 'cautious' with his money.
This is a true statement. Warbuckle says that the reason for his current financial situation could be the result of 'some bad investments overseas'. He is referring to some international investments he has made which may be bad. The term 'overseas' refers to countries located 'abroad' or far away from one's own country. 'Overseas' is synonymous with 'international' in this context, and 'poor' means 'bad' here.
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