after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moredesire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
A2Moreexchange
US /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/
UK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- Short discussion or talk
- Transitive Verb
- To share (a look, a few words etc.)
- To sell one currency to get another
A2TOEICMoreflip
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
B2Moreflop
US /flɑ:p/
UK /flɒp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- To move loosely and without precision
- Noun
- Book, movie etc. that is a total sales failure
- Sound of something large hitting water
B2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morein motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moremuch anticipated
US
UK
- Adjective
- Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
A1Moremutually
US /ˈmjuːtʃuəli/
UK /ˈmju:tʃuəli/
- Adverb
- So as to be shared by two or more people/things
B1Moreoften seen
US
UK
- Adjective
- Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
- Frequently observed, especially due to popularity or prevalence.
A1Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morerealistic
US /ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/
UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Looks or appears real; like things really are
- Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are
A2More
Vocabulary
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- much anticipated: Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
- for instance: As an example.
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- public: Owned by the government
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- flop: To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- mutually: So as to be shared by two or more people/things
- office: Room or building used for business
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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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Frank Underwood's Top 3 Lessons for the Voting Public | House of Cards Review | Learn Liberty
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Shih-Fang Huang posted on 2016/04/11Ever wondered about the real-world political tactics behind shows like House of Cards? This video dives into the show's portrayal of political corruption and backroom deals, offering fascinating insights into political theory and advanced vocabulary. You'll gain a deeper understanding of complex sentence structures and cultural depth, all while exploring the cynical tone of political maneuvering!
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