behind closed doors
US
UK
- Phrase
- In private; secretly or confidentially.
A1Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morefrom hell
US /frəm ˈhɛl/
UK /frəm ˈhel/
- other
- Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein force
US /ɪn fɔrs/
UK /in fɔ:s/
- Phrase
- In large numbers or with great strength
B1Morein succession
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following one after the other without interruption.
- In the correct order; sequentially.
in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepermission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
UK /pəˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Right to do something as allowed by another
- Formal authorization from an authority.
A2Morescrunch up
US /skrʌntʃ ʌp/
UK /skrʌntʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To squeeze or crumple into a compact mass.
- To contract or wrinkle (one's face or features).
shelter
US /ˈʃɛltɚ/
UK /'ʃeltə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- Structure that covers or protects things
- Transitive Verb
- To give animals, people a place away from abuse
- To find protection from danger/bad weather
B1Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMorewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- have to: Must do
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- from hell: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- scrunch up: To squeeze or crumple into a compact mass.
- in succession: Following one after the other without interruption.
- behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- in force: In large numbers or with great strength
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- do: To act; to perform actions
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- love: Person's name
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- close: Almost; near
- instagram: A social networking service owned by Facebook, sharing photos and videos.
- trust: To expect confidently
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
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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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4 Ways to Tell Your Cat "I Love You!"
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王宜蓁 posted on 2014/05/01Ever wonder how your cat *really* feels about you? This fun video reveals four adorable ways your feline friend might be saying "I love you," including the famous "slow blink" and a special handshake! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn fascinating cat behavior, making your bond even stronger.
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