as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreconnected
US /kəˈnɛktɪd/
UK /kə'nektɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
- Adjective
- Joined or linked together.
- Having influential relationships.
A2Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelock
US /lɑ:k/
UK /lɒk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become fixed in place and hard to move
- To use a key, code so others can't open something
- Countable Noun
- Small portion of your hair that hangs together
- Place on a door, etc. that you close with a key
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreoff and running
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having started a project or activity and progressing well.
- Having begun a race or competition.
A2Moreoff my back
US
UK
- Idiom
- A relief from a burden or worry.
opportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMorephysical connection
US
UK
- Noun
- A tangible link or bond between two or more things.
- A hardware-based link between computing devices or networks.
B2Morerise to the occasion
US
UK
- Idiom
- To successfully deal with a difficult situation or challenge.
- To succeed in dealing with a difficult situation; to perform better than expected when something difficult happens.
- Intransitive Verb
- To successfully deal with a difficult situation.
B1Moreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretake with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, as a necessary part of an experience.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- off my back: A relief from a burden or worry.
- off and running: Having started a project or activity and progressing well.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- rise to the occasion: To successfully deal with a difficult situation or challenge.
- have to: Must do
- physical connection: A tangible link or bond between two or more things.
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- huge: Very very large
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- act: To behave in a certain way
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- lock: To become fixed in place and hard to move
- connected: To associate a thing with something else
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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】Angela Patton: A father-daughter dance ... in prison (Angela Patton: A father-daughter dance ... in prison)
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許瓊文 posted on 2014/07/13Ever wondered how to bridge the gap between incarcerated fathers and their daughters? This incredible TED talk shares the heartwarming story of a unique father-daughter dance held in prison, offering powerful insights into mentorship and family bonds. You'll pick up practical phrases for discussing social issues and gain a deeper understanding of cultural connections through this moving experience!
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