action movie
US
UK
- Noun
- A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreby accident
US /baɪ ˈæksɪdənt/
UK /bai ˈæksidənt/
- Phrase
- Without intending to; unintentionally.
descend on
US /dɪˈsɛnd ɑn/
UK /diˈsend ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or a place unexpectedly and often in large numbers.
- To attack or invade a place.
A1Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Moregas
US /ɡæs/
UK /ɡæs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- Fuel used for cooking, heating houses etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or disable someone with poisoned air
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego fuck yourself
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
host
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moremeet up
US /mit ʌp/
UK /mi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Morepissed off
US
UK
- Adjective
- Angry or annoyed.
- Disgusted or bored
- Phrasal Verb
- To go away; leave
- To annoy someone
population
US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
A2TOEICMoreprotest
US /ˈproʊtɛst/
UK /'prəʊtest/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue against something in a forceful way
- To express a strong objection or dislike
- Noun
- Forceful argument against something
- Objection to something
A2Morepublic outrage
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A strong feeling of anger and shock felt by many people about something considered bad or unfair.
B1Morerun for it
US /rʌn fɚ ɪt/
UK /rʌn fə ɪt/
- other
- To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
B1Moreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Morespread all over
US /sprɛd ɔl ˈovɚ/
UK /spred ɔ:l ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become known or distributed widely throughout an area or group of people.
- To apply something thinly and evenly across a surface.
B2Morestadium
US /ˈstediəm/
UK /'steɪdɪəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building with a sports field for watching games
B2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
- descend on: To visit someone or a place unexpectedly and often in large numbers.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- public outrage: A strong feeling of anger and shock felt by many people about something considered bad or unfair.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- go fuck yourself: An extremely rude and offensive way of telling someone to go away or to express anger and contempt.
- run for it: To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- such as: For example; like
- action movie: A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- spread all over: To become known or distributed widely throughout an area or group of people.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- come: To arrive at a place
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- military: Army or armed forces
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- host: Mass; a great number
- burn: To destroy with fire
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- piss: To be angry
- fuck: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
- gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
- final: Last game in a series in a competition
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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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Contra A Copa: The Other Side of Brazil's World Cup (Part 1)
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Tong-Ann Sytwu posted on 2014/06/25Ever wondered about the protests that rocked Brazil during the 2014 World Cup? This video dives deep into the "Contra a Copa" movement, exploring the clashes between protestors, FIFA, and police. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to social unrest and gain fascinating cultural insights into this pivotal moment in Brazilian history!
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