android
US /ˈænˌdrɔɪd/
UK /'ændrɔɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Robot that looks or seems human
- Trademarked computer operating system
B1Moreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreattribute
US /əˈtrɪbjut/
UK /əˈtrɪbju:t/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Characteristic something has, e.g. size or color
B1TOEICMoreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morecalculator
US /ˈkælkjəˌletɚ/
UK /'kælkjʊleɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- A small electronic device used for calculation
B2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecounterintuitive
US /ˌkaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/
UK /kaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Contrary to what common sense would suggest
C2Morecustomize
US /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kʌstəmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make, change according to the user's needs
C1Moredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreecosystem
US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/
UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
B1Moreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeedback
US /ˈfidˌbæk/
UK /ˈfi:dbæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give information or opinions about something to someone, especially in order to improve it.
B1TOEICMorefiasco
US /fiˈæsko, -ˈɑsko/
UK /fɪ'æskəʊ/
- Noun
- An event that goes wrong in an embarrassing way
C1TOEICMorefrom scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Morefrustrate
US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/
UK /frʌ'streɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make annoyed because things don't go well
- To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
B1TOEICMorein 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.
C1Moreinquiry
US /ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪnˌkwaɪri, ˈɪnkwəri, ˈɪŋ-/
UK /ɪn'kwaɪərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of seeking information
- Official examination to get information
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterface
US /ˈɪntərfeɪs/
UK /ˈɪntəfeɪs/
- Noun
- Place where things come together to communicate
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make two different elements interact
B1Moreiteration
US /ˌɪtəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Single execution of a repeated set of instructions
C1Moremessy
US /ˈmɛsi/
UK /'mesɪ/
- Adjective
- Being complex or difficult to fix
- Being untidy or dirty
A2Morenative
US /ˈnetɪv/
UK /ˈneɪtɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone from or born in a specific country
- Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
- Adjective
- Caused by natural ability; innate
A2Moreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Moreordinary
US /ˈɔ:rdneri/
UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/
- Adjective
- Normal or usual
- Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
- Noun
- An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
- Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
A2TOEICMoreout of the ordinary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
- Phrase
- Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
A1Moreparalysis
US /pəˈrælɪsɪs/
UK /pəˈræləsɪs/
- Noun (plural)
- Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
C1Morepaste
US /pest/
UK /peɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To move computer data from one page to another
- To stick or glue something to something else
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of thick glue used for sticking things
- Soft, wet mixture of powder and liquid
B1Morephilosophy
US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/
UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- Attitude to life that a person has
C1Morepleasant
US /ˈplɛzənt/
UK /'pleznt/
- Adjective
- Causing a good feeling
- Having an agreeable or attractive personality.
B1Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Moreprototype
US /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.taɪp/
UK /ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreredesign
US /ˌridɪˈzaɪn/
UK /ˌri:dɪ'zaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the design or style of something
- To revise the design of something, often to improve its function or appearance.
- Noun
- Action to change the design or style of
B2Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerestraint
US /rɪˈstrent/
UK /rɪˈstreɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that prevents physical movement
- Quality of calm, controlled behavior under stress
B1Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMorescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMoreshipping
US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of transporting goods or orders to places
- The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
B1TOEICMorestrict
US /strɪkt/
UK /strɪkt/
- Adjective
- Tending to enforce rules; severe
- (Of orders) that must be obeyed
A2Moresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moresuffer from
US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/
UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
A1Moreswipe
US /swaɪp/
UK /swaɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- To hit someone with a big wild swing
C1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreultimatum
US /ˌʌltəˈmeitəm, -ˈmɑ-/
UK /ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Final demand or proposition
C1Moreupdate
US /ʌpˈdet/
UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Addition of a current version of something
- New information or data to make more current
- Transitive Verb
- To download the latest version of software
- To make more current or modern
B1TOEICMoreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- decade: Period of 10 years
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
- paralysis: Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- attribute: (Of books, art, music) to say it was composed by
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- great: Very good; better than before
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- inquiry: Process of seeking information
- paste: To move computer data from one page to another
- fiasco: An event that goes wrong in an embarrassing way
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- restraint: Device that prevents physical movement
- customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- iteration: Single execution of a repeated set of instructions
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- calculator: A small electronic device used for calculation
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- ultimatum: Final demand or proposition
- redesign: To change the design or style of something
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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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Why The iPad Doesn't Have A Calculator
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Elise Chuang posted on 2021/05/14Ever wondered why the iPad launched without a calculator app? Dive into the fascinating history of Apple's design philosophy and learn about the quirky decisions behind iOS with this engaging tech explainer! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain insights into cultural depth in tech.
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