affair
US /əˈfɛr/
UK /ə'feə(r)/
- Noun
- Secret sexual relationship between two people
- Event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
A2Morealarm
US /əˈlɑ:rm/
UK /əˈlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- an alarm clock
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
A2Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Moreblackmail
US /ˈblækˌmel/
UK /ˈblækmeɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To threaten to tell a secret unless you are paid
B1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecasino
US /kəˈsi:noʊ/
UK /kəˈsi:nəʊ/
- Noun
- Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
B2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecop
US /kɑp/
UK /kɒp/
- Noun
- Slang for police officer
B2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrime
US /kraɪm/
UK /kraɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
A2Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Morecut down
US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredye
US /daɪ/
UK /daɪ/
- Noun
- A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To make (hair, leather) colored by using chemicals
B1Moreendorse
US /ɪnˈdɔ:rs/
UK /ɪnˈdɔ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To show or express approval of
- To sign your name on the back of a check
B2TOEICMorefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morefence
US /fɛns/
UK /fens/
- Countable Noun
- Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- The sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres.
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose an area (with a wall or boundary)
B1TOEICMorefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregive away
US /ɡɪv əˈwe/
UK /ɡiv əˈwei/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To let others have something you own
- To tell (a secret)
A1Moreglare
US /gler/
UK /gleə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
- Noun
- Long, unfriendly and angry look
- A very strong, harsh, bright light
B1Moreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Morego to prison
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein bed with
US /ɪn bɛd wɪð/
UK /ɪn bed wɪð/
- other
- Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
C1Morein different ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein heat
US /ɪn hit/
UK /in hi:t/
- Adjective
- (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
A2Morein hell
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
B2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the money
US /ɪn ðə ˈmʌni/
UK /in ðə ˈmʌni/
- other
- To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
B2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinstitute
US / ˈɪnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/
UK /'ɪnstɪtju:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- A short intensive course of instruction, often focusing on a specific topic.
- Transitive Verb
- To start or commence doing, e.g. a business plan
- To establish or start (a system, rule, or course of action).
A2TOEICMoreinsurance
US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
A2TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorejewel
US /ˈdʒuəl/
UK /'dʒu:əl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Precious stone like a diamond; gem
B1Morejewelry
US /ˈdʒuəlri/
UK /'dʒu:əlrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
B1Moreknock on
US /nɑk ɑn/
UK /nɔk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- Intransitive Verb
- (In rugby) to drop the ball forward.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremillion dollar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
next to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the bat
US /ɔf ði bæt/
UK /ɔf ðə bæt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; without delay.
- Referring to the moment a baseball leaves the bat after being hit.
A1Moreoffense
US /əˈfɛns/
UK /əˈfens/
- Noun
- Attempt to score in a game or match
- Breaking of a rule or law
B1TOEICMoreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon the door
US /ɑn ðə dɔr/
UK /ɒn ðə dɔ:/
- Preposition
- Situated on the surface or part of a door.
B1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
over your head
US
UK
- Adjective
- Too difficult to understand.
- Adverb
- Without consulting or informing someone who should have been involved.
A1Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMorereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMorerid
US /rɪd/
UK /rɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- Adjective
- Freed or delivered from something.
A2Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moreright off the bat
US /raɪt ɔf ðə bæt/
UK /raɪt ɒf ðə bæt/
- other
- Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
B2Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresnitch
US /snɪtʃ/
UK /snɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take by theft; to steal
C2Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
C2Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethrough the floor
US /θru ðə flɔr/
UK /θru: ðə flɔ:/
- other
- To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreunrealistic
US /ˌʌnri:əˈlɪstɪk/
UK /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morewalk out with
US /ˈwɔk aʊt wɪð/
UK /ˈwɔ:k aʊt wɪð/
- other
- To leave a place taking something, often secretly or without permission.
B2Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- going on: To continue doing something
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
- deal with
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- walk out with: To leave a place taking something, often secretly or without permission.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- at least: As a minimum
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in bed with: Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- over your head: Too difficult to understand.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
- give away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- consider: To think carefully about something
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- couple: To join something to something else
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- important: Having power or authority
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- endorse: To show or express approval of
- person: Man, woman or child
- fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
- dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- cop: Slang for police officer
- glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- snitch: To take by theft; to steal
- jewel: Precious stone like a diamond; gem
- casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- blackmail: To threaten to tell a secret unless you are paid
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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(Former Jewel Thief Reviews Famous Heist Movies, From ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ to ‘Heat’)
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林宜悉 posted on 2020/03/21Ever wondered if movie heists are realistic? A former jewel thief breaks down the tricks of the trade in films like 'Ocean's Eleven' and 'Heat', giving you an insider's look at misdirection and diamond grading. You'll pick up tons of cool vocabulary while learning about the real-world tactics behind the silver screen!
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