Vocabulary
- in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- great: Very good; better than before
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- britain: The island of Great Britain, or the United Kingdom.
- warn: To tell someone about possible danger
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
- regulates: To control something with rules or laws
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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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Edward Snowden's Alternative Christmas Message 2013
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姚易辰 posted on 2014/07/19Ever wondered about mass surveillance and digital privacy? Edward Snowden's 2013 Christmas Message dives into these critical issues, offering an urgent warning for concerned citizens. You'll get a chance to boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and deepen your understanding of civil liberties!
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