at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebetter than ever
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- At the highest level of performance or quality.
grain
US /ɡren/
UK /greɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Seeds of plants used for food
- Natural pattern in something, e.g. wood
B1TOEICMorehire
US /haɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- To give the use of something in exchange for money
- Noun
- Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
A2TOEICMorein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreincreasingly
US /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
UK /ɪnˈkri:sɪŋli/
- Adverb
- More and more; in greater degree or amount
A2Moreindividual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2Morekick back
US /kɪk bæk/
UK /kik bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and enjoy oneself.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Morerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreshift in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A change or alteration in something.
B2Moretransportation
US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of moving people or goods between places
- A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
B1Moretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moretube
US /tub,tjub/
UK /tju:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases
B1More
Vocabulary
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- kick back: To relax and enjoy oneself.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- trend: Current style or fashion
- grain: Seeds of plants used for food
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
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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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Smart London - Imagining the Future City: London 2062
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DAVID LIAO posted on 2014/10/09Ever wondered how London will look in the future? This video dives into 'Smart London' by exploring urban data, mobility patterns, and the fascinating insights from Oyster Card and bike-hire data! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about the future of our cities and data privacy.
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