channel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2MoreChristmas
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
A2Moredetermine
US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
A2TOEICMoregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morein concert
US /ɪn ˈkɑnˌsɚt/
UK /in ˈkɔnsət/
- Adverb
- Together in cooperation or agreement.
- Phrase
- Performing a live musical performance.
A2Moremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremessage
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
A2TOEICMoreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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.
A1Moreprivacy
US /ˈpraɪvəsi/
UK /ˈprɪvəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being hidden from the presence of others
B2TOEICMoreregulates
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To control something with rules or laws
- To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
A2Moresurveillance
US /sɚˈveləns/
UK /sɜ:'veɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
B2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morewarn
US /wɔrn/
UK /wɔ:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone about possible danger
A2More
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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