apart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
as a gift
US
UK
- Phrase
- Given without expectation of payment; a present.
A2Moreas 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.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebecome of
US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/
UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/
- other
- To happen or become the result of something.
B1Morebump up
US /bʌmp ʌp/
UK /bʌmp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase something, often by a small amount.
- To promote someone to a higher position.
B2Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecrowd out
US /kraʊd aʊt/
UK /kraud aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take the place of someone or something
- In economics, to reduce private investment by government borrowing.
A1Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMoredrive out
US /draɪv aʊt/
UK /draiv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
- To travel to a place by car.
A1Morefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefor fear of
US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/
UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
A1Morefor sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
A2Morefor the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreincentive
US /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
UK /ɪnˈsentɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that encourages you to do something
- Adjective
- Serving to encourage or motivate.
B1TOEICMoreinequality
US /ˌɪnɪˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Situation where things are not equal, fair
B1Moremotivation
US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/
UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reason behind why someone did something
- Enthusiasm for doing something.
B1TOEICMoreof modest means
US /ʌv ˈmɑdəst minz/
UK /əv ˈmɒdəst mi:nz/
- other
- Having limited or moderate financial resources.
B2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
share in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Moreshow of hands
US
UK
- Noun
- A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
A1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretake it out of
US /teɪk ɪt aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ɪt aʊt ɒv/
- other
- To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
worth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- crowd out: To take the place of someone or something
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- become of: To happen or become the result of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- take it out of: To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
- show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
- at least: As a minimum
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- drive out: To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- such as: For example; like
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
- of modest means: Having limited or moderate financial resources.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- bump up: To increase something, often by a small amount.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- favor: Support or approval from people
- incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
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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】Michael Sandel: Why we shouldn't trust markets with our civic life (Michael Sandel: Why we shouldn't trust markets with our civic life)
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田兒 posted on 2014/10/16Ever wondered if money can buy happiness, or even solve every problem? Michael Sandel dives into why we shouldn't let markets take over our civic life, exploring fascinating ideas about commodification and economic inequality. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth with this thought-provoking lecture!
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