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People & Occupations — Lesson 87

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corporal

ˈkɔːrpərəl

A noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines — the prisoner was subjected to corporal punishment.

The prisoner was subjected to corporal punishment.

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correspondent

ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːndənt

Someone who communicates by means of letters — she works as a foreign correspondent in Paris.

She works as a foreign correspondent in Paris.

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correspondents

ˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːndənts

Someone who communicates by means of letters — several correspondents asked questions at the press conference.

The correspondents reported on the election from multiple cities.

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cosmonaut

ˈkɑːzmənɔːt

A person trained to travel in a spacecraft — yuri Gagarin was the first human to journey into outer space as a cosmonaut.

Yuri Gagarin was the first human to journey into outer space as a cosmonaut.

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cosmopolitan

ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlɪtən

A sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries — london is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.

London is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.

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councillor

ˌkaʊnsəˈloʊ

A member of a council — she was elected as a councillor for the ward last year.

The town councillor spoke at the community meeting about new housing plans.

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councilman

ˈkaʊnsəlmən

A man who is a council member — the councilman voted against the building project.

The councilman proposed a new park for the neighborhood.

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counsellor

ˈkaʊnsələr

Someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp — he saw a grief counsellor after his loss.

She works as a student counsellor at the university.

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counselor

ˈkaʊnsəlɚ

Someone who gives advice about problems — the career counselor helped him find a job.

She meets with a school counselor every week.

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counselors

ˈkaʊnsəlɚz

Someone who gives advice about problems — our trained counselors are available to help you.

The school counselors helped students choose their subjects.

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counsels

ˈkɑːn.səlz

A lawyer who pleads cases in court — she counsels her clients on career decisions.

She counsels her clients on career decisions.

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