basically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreextent
US /ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /ɪkˈstent/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- Range or space included in something
A2TOEICMorefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morenegative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreoverseas
US /ˌoʊvərˈsi:z/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈsi:z/
- Adverb
- In or to a foreign country that is across a sea
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- overseas: In or to a foreign country that is across a sea
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- job: Something that must be done
- test: To be given a medical examination
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
- oklahoma: A state in south central United States
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2020/07/02Ever wondered about the buzz around campaign rallies and political speeches? This video dives into a real-life event, giving you a fantastic chance to practice simple sentence structures and gain some cultural insight. You'll pick up on common phrases used in political discussions and news reporting!
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