allow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
applaud
US /əˈplɔd/
UK /əˈplɔ:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To clap the hands together to express support
B1Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Moredrill
US /drɪl/
UK /drɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- Exercise done to learn military skills
- Transitive Verb
- To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
- To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
B1TOEICMoreelevator
US /ˈɛləˌvetɚ/
UK /'elɪveɪtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine that carries people between floors
- A building for storing grain, equipped with machinery for raising and distributing it.
B2TOEICMoreexcuse
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
A2Morehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Moreroar
US /rɔr, ror/
UK /rɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
- To shout using a loud deep powerful voice
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A very loud, deep or hearty laugh
- A very loud deep powerful shout
B1Moresend off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone to leave a game
- To go to a station, etc. to watch someone leave
A1Morethroat
US /θroʊt/
UK /θrəʊt/
- Noun
- Part of the neck that is below the chin
- The passage in the neck through which food and air pass.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To utter or express with the throat; to sing.
A2More
Vocabulary
- send off: To force someone to leave a game
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- woman: Adult female human being
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
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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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姚易辰 posted on 2014/05/18Ever found yourself in a tricky situation like Mr. Bean trying to get into his hotel room? This hilarious episode is packed with practical English for everyday hotel scenarios and uses simple sentence structures perfect for A2 learners. You'll pick up useful phrases while laughing along with the absurd humor!
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