body
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morecab
US /kæb/
UK /kæb/
- Countable Noun
- A taxi
A2Moredrink up
US /drɪŋk ʌp/
UK /driŋk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To finish a drink completely.
A1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefew steps
US
UK
- Phrase
- A small number of steps; a short distance.
B1Moreflash
US /flæʃ/
UK /flæʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly and briefly
- To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden and brief appearance of something
- Light used by a camera to brighten the area
B1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morekick ass
US /kɪk æs/
UK /kik æs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decisively defeat someone
- To perform exceptionally well
left out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
A1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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.
A1Moresalute
US /səˈlut/
UK /sə'lu:t/
- Noun
- Raising your hand to your head to show respect
- Ceremony which honors someone
- Transitive Verb
- To raise the arm to show respect for an officer
- To show respect for someone; honor publicly
B2Moreselfless
US /ˈsɛlflɪs/
UK /ˈselfləs/
- Adjective
- Showing unselfish concern for others
A2Moresit with
US /sit wɪð/
UK /sit wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- To take time to consider or accept something.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethird wheel
US /θə:d hwil/
UK /θɜ:d hwi:l/
- Noun
- A person who is present during an activity or outing meant for two people, especially a romantic date, thus feeling unwanted or out of place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be a third wheel; to be present during an activity or outing of a couple, often feeling awkward or unnecessary.
A2Moretilt
US /tɪlt/
UK /tɪlt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- To move something away from the upright
- Noun
- Position in which one side is above the other
B2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2More
Vocabulary
- third wheel: A person who is present during an activity or outing meant for two people, especially a romantic date, thus feeling unwanted or out of place.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- left out: To forget; omit
- drink up: To finish a drink completely.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- sit: To take an exam
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- selfless: Showing unselfish concern for others
- tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- buy: To believe something; accept
- dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
- cab: A taxi
- salute: Raising your hand to your head to show respect
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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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姚易辰 posted on 2014/09/12Ever been the ultimate third wheel? This hilarious monologue from Wong Fu Productions dives into the relatable struggles and funny moments of always being the third person on a date, with plenty of observational comedy and self-deprecating humor. You'll pick up everyday phrases for social situations and practice understanding simple sentence structures in a super fun way!
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