bacteria
US /bækˈtɪriə/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorepoultry
US /ˈpoʊltri/
UK /ˈpəʊltri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Birds such as chickens, ducks, geese etc.
- Uncountable Noun
- The meat of domesticated birds, used as food.
B2Moreraw
US /rɔ/
UK /rɔ:/
- Adjective
- Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- Being inexperienced
B1Moresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moreseafood
US /ˈsiˌfud/
UK /'si:fu:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
B2Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoretemperature
US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/
UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you your body heat is above normal
- How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
A2Morethermometer
US /θərˈmɑ:mɪtə(r)/
UK /θəˈmɒmɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Instrument for measuring temperature
C1More
Vocabulary
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- safe: Highly likely
- wash: To clean someone or something with soap and water
- easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- cutting: To reduce the size or amount of something
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- thermometer: Instrument for measuring temperature
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
- poultry: Birds such as chickens, ducks, geese etc.
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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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Why Why posted on 2013/04/08Ever wondered how to keep your food super safe at home? This awesome guide breaks down food safety into four simple, practical steps, perfect for home cooks! You'll pick up essential tips on handwashing, refrigeration, and using a food thermometer, all explained with clear, simple sentences.
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