Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- deal with
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- forge ahead: To make strong and steady progress; to move forward with determination.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- seek: To ask someone for help
- asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- frequently: Often; regularly
- flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
- coronavirus: Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
- forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
- legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
- disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
- refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- resurgence: A rise again as to new life and vigor
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- repression: Psych act of restricting or holding back emotions
- come: To arrive at a place
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
- scare: To become frightened
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- cannon: Large wheeled gun that fires heavy metal balls
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
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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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周建丞 posted on 2020/05/31Curious about Taiwan's stance on the Hong Kong protests and the national security law? This video dives into the political commentary and offers insights into the pro-democracy movement, making it a fantastic opportunity to boost your knowledge learning and pick up advanced vocabulary related to international affairs!
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