canine
US /ˈkenaɪn/
UK /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Long, pointed tooth
- a dog
- Adjective
- of or relating to dogs
- Relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.
C1Moredistinguished
US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clearly different from others
- Adjective
- (Of a person) well-known and highly respected
A2Moredon
US /dɑn/
UK /dɒn/
- Noun
- a lecturer (= a college teacher), especially at Oxford or Cambridge University in England
- A university teacher, especially a senior member at Oxford or Cambridge.
- Transitive Verb
- to put on; to decorate with
- Put on (an item of clothing).
B2Moreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMoreheadache
US /ˈhed.eɪk/
UK /ˈhed.eɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pain in the head
- Something that causes worry or annoyance.
B2Moreheir
US /er/
UK /eə(r)/
- Noun
- Person to receive power or money when someone dies
C1Morelavish
US /ˈlævɪʃ/
UK /ˈlævɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To use or give a lot of something
- Adjective
- Generous; providing a lot of something
B2TOEICMorenative
US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Moreof the century
US /ʌv ðə ˈsɛnʧəri/
UK /əv ðə ˈsenʧəri/
- other
- The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
B2Moretobacco
US /təˈbæko/
UK /tə'bækəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cigars and cigarettes
- Plant used to make cigars and cigarettes
- Adjective
- Having a brown color similar to that of cured tobacco leaves.
B1Morewolf
US /wʊlf/
UK /wʊlf/
- Countable Noun
- A dog-like wild animal
- Man who tries to seduce women
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat food very quickly
B1More
Vocabulary
- of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- don: a lecturer (= a college teacher), especially at Oxford or Cambridge University in England
- century: Period of 100 years
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- American: Person from the USA
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- canine: Long, pointed tooth
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- club: Group of people who share an interest, as in sport
- lavish: To use or give a lot of something
- tobacco: Cigars and cigarettes
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- distinguished: To make something clearly different from others
- headache: Pain in the head
- heir: Person to receive power or money when someone dies
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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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姚易辰 posted on 2014/02/13Ever wondered where the fancy tuxedo came from? This video dives into the surprising Native American history behind this iconic piece of men's formalwear and how it became a prom tradition! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary related to fashion history and cultural depth.
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