disaster
US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/
UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- A complete failure.
- Uncountable Noun
- A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
A2Moreemergency
US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden event needing an immediate action
- A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
- Adjective
- Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
- Designed for use in an emergency.
A2TOEICMoreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
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Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- love: Person's name
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- late: At a time after the expected time
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
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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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Godzilla - Extended Look [HD]
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2014/04/18Get ready for some epic monster action with this extended look at Godzilla! You'll hear lots of urgent dialogue and simple sentences perfect for practicing situational conversations, all while watching a suspenseful disaster unfold. It's a fantastic way to boost your English skills with some explosive entertainment!
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