associate
US /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
UK /ə'səʊʃɪeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To spend time with other people; mix with
- To form a connection in your mind between things
B1TOEICMorebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morecommitment
US /kəˈmɪtmənt/
UK /kə'mɪtmənt/
- Noun
- Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
A2Morecommon usage
US
UK
- Noun
- The way in which something is most frequently or widely used.
engagement
US /ɛnˈɡedʒmənt/
UK /ɪnˈgeɪdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- Fight between opposing military forces in a war
A2TOEICMoreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMorein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake a move
US /mek e muv/
UK /meik ə mu:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take action; to initiate something.
- To physically relocate or change position.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- common usage: The way in which something is most frequently or widely used.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- person: Man, woman or child
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- great: Very good; better than before
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
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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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The Business of English - Episode 2: Why don't you join us?
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Ching Hung Lin posted on 2014/05/13Ever wondered how to smoothly invite colleagues or friends in English? This episode of 'The Business of English' dives into practical invitation phrases, showing you exactly how to ask, accept, and even politely decline invitations in semi-formal situations. You'll pick up essential language for making arrangements and sounding more natural in your workplace!
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