Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- person: Man, woman or child
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- important: Having power or authority
- factor: Something that influences a result
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- happen: To take place or occur
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- kid: Child or young person
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- gratification: Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
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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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Joachim de Posada: Don't eat the marshmallow!
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許瓊文 posted on 2014/09/16Ever wondered what it takes to succeed? Joachim de Posada's famous 'Marshmallow test' talk reveals how delaying gratification can predict future success, and you'll pick up practical tips for self-discipline along the way! This is a fantastic chance to boost your daily practical English with relatable examples and simple sentence structures.
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