achievement
US /əˈtʃivmənt/
UK /əˈtʃi:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something good that you have successfully done
- Success in school or studies.
A2TOEICMoreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreattitude
US /ˈætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈætitju:d/
- Noun
- Way you act, think and feel about something
A2TOEICMorebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefor the benefit
US
UK
- Phrase
- In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
A1Moreget up in
US /ɡɛt ʌp ɪn/
UK /ɡet ʌp ɪn/
- other
- To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreinto perspective
US
UK
- Phrase
- To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- To show something is not as important as it seemed, compared to something else.
C1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
laughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreout of the ordinary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
- Phrase
- Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepositive attitude
US
UK
- Noun
- An optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and situations.
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1More
Vocabulary
- for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- positive attitude: An optimistic and hopeful outlook on life and situations.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- live: To be alive
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- kid: Child or young person
- bad: Not good; wrong
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
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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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【TED】Stella Young: I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much (I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much | Stella Young)
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Tina Cheng posted on 2014/07/02Ever felt like you're expected to be an 'inspiration' just for being yourself? Stella Young hilariously challenges this idea, diving into 'inspiration porn' and the real issues around disability. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary while getting a fresh perspective on accessibility and stereotypes!
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