above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Moreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMoreback off
US /bæk ɔf/
UK /bæk ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop supporting; lose courage
- To decide to not carry out a threat
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreblow past
US /blo pæst/
UK /bləʊ pɑ:st/
- other
- To move quickly past someone or something.
B2Morecalorie intake
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
C1Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Morecome along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
A1Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredown the drain
US /daʊn ði dren/
UK /daun ðə drein/
- Phrase
- Wasted or lost completely.
- Gradually deteriorating or failing.
C2Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
fill in
US /fɪl ɪn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
A1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein detail
US /ɪn dɪˈtel/
UK /in ˈdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein evidence
US
UK
- Phrase
- Easily seen; apparent or obvious.
- Presented or available as proof in a legal case.
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 the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
land on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moreof any kind
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- To any degree or extent.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the table
US
UK
- Phrase
- No longer being considered or discussed.
- Removed from the table.
A1Moreon a dime
US /ɑn ə ˈdaɪm/
UK /ɒn ə ˈdaim/
- other
- Very quickly or within a very small space.
B2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreresponse
US /rɪˈspɑns/
UK /riˈspɔns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Morespeak out
US /spik aʊt/
UK /spi:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
A1Morespiral out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
C2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
take on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretalk smack
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To boast or brag, often in an aggressive or taunting manner.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretemperature
US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/
UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you your body heat is above normal
- How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto boot
US /tu but/
UK /tu: bu:t/
- Adverb
- In addition; as well; besides.
A1Moretypically
US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/
- Adverb
- In a normal or usual way
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
A1More
Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- go on: To continue doing something
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- talk smack: To boast or brag, often in an aggressive or taunting manner.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- blow past: To move quickly past someone or something.
- in evidence: Easily seen; apparent or obvious.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for instance: As an example.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- on a dime: Very quickly or within a very small space.
- spiral out: To decline or deteriorate rapidly and uncontrollably.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- calorie intake: The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- down the drain: Wasted or lost completely.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- atmosphere: Air around us
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- happen: To take place or occur
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- bad: Not good; wrong
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
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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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【TEDx】Climate change is simple: David Roberts at TEDxTheEvergreenStateCollege
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阿多賓 posted on 2014/03/08Ever wondered if climate change is actually simple? This TEDx talk dives into the science behind greenhouse gases and sea level rise, even touching on tricky 'positive feedback' loops! You'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary while learning about a topic that affects us all.
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