argument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
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.
A1Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Morecough up
US /kɔf ʌp/
UK /kɔf ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide money, often unwillingly
- To reveal information, often reluctantly
A1Moredough
US /do/
UK /dəu/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- (slang) Money.
B2Morefor good measure
US
UK
- Idiom
- As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
- Phrase
- As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
from home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moreoff 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.
A1Moreon the market
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for sale.
- Actively seeking employment.
A2Morepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMoreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMoreright off the bat
US /raɪt ɔf ðə bæt/
UK /raɪt ɒf ðə bæt/
- other
- Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
B2More
Vocabulary
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- for good measure: As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- cough up: To provide money, often unwillingly
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- at least: As a minimum
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
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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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How to Negotiate a Salary
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tobosu posted on 2014/04/25Ready to get paid what you're worth? This video breaks down how to confidently negotiate your salary, covering everything from asking for the pay range to using strategic silence and negotiating perks. You'll pick up practical workplace phrases and learn how to be politely assertive, making it a fantastic way to boost your career knowledge!
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