build up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Moreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMorefrustration
US /frʌˈstreʃən/
UK /frʌ'streɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
- The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something.
B1Moregrace
US /ɡres/
UK /ɡreɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- God's kindness shown to people
- Transitive Verb
- To make a place look more attractive
B1Moregravity
US /ˈɡrævɪti/
UK /ˈgrævəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- Force making things fall towards the ground
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Vocabulary
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
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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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Linkin Park - Iridescent HD
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何坤霖 posted on 2014/06/25Ever feel like you're standing in the wake of devastation? This video dives into the cathartic and sometimes angst-filled world of Linkin Park's 'Iridescent,' perfect for poetry fans who love stark imagery and night sky metaphors. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while exploring this powerful release anthem!
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