bang
US /bæŋ/
UK /bæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike something loudly or forcefully
- Noun
- Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
- A loud noise
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebeat the clock
US
UK
- Idiom
- To hurry in order to do something before a deadline.
- Noun
- A television game show where contestants perform stunts to win prizes before time runs out.
- A promotional event where prices decrease as time runs out.
B1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morechest
US /tʃɛst/
UK /tʃest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong, lidded container for storing things
- Front of the body between neck and stomach
A2Morededicate
US /ˈdɛdɪˌket/
UK /'dedɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
B1TOEICMorefame
US /fem/
UK /feɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
B1TOEICMoreflame
US /flem/
UK /fleɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To glow
- To burn or glow in a fire
- Noun
- The red part you can see in fire
A2Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morego the distance
US /ɡo ði ˈdɪstəns/
UK /ɡəu ðə ˈdistəns/
- Idiom
- To endure to the end; to be successful in the long run.
- Intransitive Verb
- To complete a long race or competition.
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moreto God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- beat the clock: To hurry in order to do something before a deadline.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- go the distance: To endure to the end; to be successful in the long run.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- great: Very good; better than before
- master: To gain control over something
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- dedicate: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- flame: To glow
- burn: To destroy with fire
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
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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 Script - Hall of Fame (Official Video) ft. will.i.am
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Bruce Chen posted on 2014/07/08Ready to feel inspired and boost your English? This video uses The Script's "Hall of Fame" to help you practice simple sentence structures and pick up motivational phrases like "You can be the best." It's a fantastic way to improve your self-belief and your English skills at the same time!
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