animation
US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
B2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Morebeloved
US /bɪˈlʌvɪd, -ˈlʌvd/
UK /bɪ'lʌvd/
- Adjective
- Loved very much
- Noun
- A dearly loved person.
B2Moredespite the fact
US
UK
- Preposition
- In spite of; notwithstanding.
- Conjunction
- Even though; although.
A2Moredevelopment
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- A new event related to a previous event
A2TOEICMoredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoredirect to
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- To send something to a particular person or place.
B1Moredivision
US /dɪˈvɪʒən/
UK /dɪ'vɪʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How many times a number is contained in another
- One part of an organization
B1TOEICMoreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreoriginally
US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
- Adverb
- At first; in the beginning
- In a new and unique manner
A2TOEICMoresequel
US /ˈsikwəl/
UK /'si:kwəl/
- Countable Noun
- Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
B2Moreset about
US /sɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /set əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start to do something
A1Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMorework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- such as: For example; like
- set about: To begin or start to do something
- direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- beloved: Loved very much
- division: How many times a number is contained in another
- sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- originally: At first; in the beginning
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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 History of Pixar Animation Studios
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Tina Piger posted on 2014/06/23Ever wondered how Pixar went from a tiny startup to a global animation giant? This video dives into the incredible history of Pixar, from its early days with Luxo Jr. to the Disney acquisition, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic look at innovation and storytelling that's perfect for deepening your cultural understanding.
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