Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- interact with
- black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- in terms of
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
- by night: During the night; not during the day.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- deal with
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- make over: To transfer the ownership of something to someone
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- drift off: To gradually fall asleep.
- window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
- in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
- pro bono: Denoting work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- start over: To begin again.
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the block: Available for sale; up for auction.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- prey on: To victimize or exploit someone, especially someone vulnerable.
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- work out
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as few as: The smallest possible number of.
- at least: As a minimum
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- set up
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
- horn in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or activity.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- came into effect: To become operative or valid
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- such as: For example; like
- on the premises: Located within the property or building.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- get in with: To become popular or friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- public: Owned by the government
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- big: Popular
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
- pet: Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
- welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
- china: A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
- cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.
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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 Plight of Tigers in The US.- The Exotic Animal Trade in America
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羅致 posted on 2014/05/28Ever wondered about the lives of tigers in the US and the wild world of exotic animal trade? This video dives deep into the surprising reality of captive tigers, the cub trade, and even touches on famous cases like Tony the Tiger, giving you a fascinating look at animal law and rescue efforts. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while exploring this important issue!
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