Vocabulary
- at the moment: At this time; now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- rob: Person's name
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- cancel: To end a legal, business, or other agreement
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- supporter: Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
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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 new meaning of 'cancelled' - The English We Speak
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/05/20Ever wondered what 'cancelled' really means these days? This fun episode of The English We Speak breaks down the modern meaning of 'cancel culture' and gives you practical phrases for everyday conversations. You'll pick up essential vocabulary and gain cultural insight into this hot social media topic!
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