album
US /ˈælbəm/
UK /'ælbəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- CD, record, or tape with many pieces of music
A2Moreat one time or another
US /ˌæt wʌn taɪm ɔr əˈnʌðɚ/
UK /ˌæt wʌn taɪm ɔ: ˌəˈnʌðə/
- other
- Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
B1Moreband together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To unite or form a group for a particular purpose.
A1Morebuild on
US /bɪld ɑn/
UK /bild ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
A2Morecash in
US /kæʃ ɪn/
UK /kæʃ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sell asset to get money back
- To sell something to get cash
A2Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
for a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehaving a field day
US /ˈhævɪŋ ə fild deɪ/
UK /ˈhævɪŋ ə fi:ld deɪ/
- other
- Enjoying an opportunity to do something freely or excessively.
B2Morein a nutshell
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a summary; including the main points concisely
C2Morein 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 on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein the post
US /ɪn ðə ˈpoʊst/
UK /in ðə ˈpəust/
- other
- Sent by mail or postal service.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
making music
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of creating or performing music.
A1Moremess around
US /mɛs əˈraʊnd/
UK /mes əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cheat on your partner with another lover
- To pass the time aimlessly
- Intransitive Verb
- To behave in a silly or playful way.
- To spend time doing things that are not important or useful.
A2Moremusical
US /ˈmju:zɪkl/
UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having a pleasant sound like music
- Having skill or being gifted in music
- Noun
- Play or movie set to music
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon the record
US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
- Phrase
- Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
A1Moreopt
US /ɑ:pt/
UK /ɒpt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To choose one thing rather than other choices
B1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Moresample
US /ˈsæmpl/
UK /ˈsɑ:mpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
- Noun
- A small quantity of something used as a taster
A2TOEICMoresampling
US /ˈsæmplɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɑ:mplɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To try (e.g. food), to see if you like it
A2Moreslick
US /slɪk/
UK /slɪk/
- Adjective
- Confident; effortlessly effective
- Thin layer of oil
- Transitive Verb
- To make (e.g. the hair) sleek or smooth
B2Morestop by
US /stɑp baɪ/
UK /stɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Moresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewrite down
US /raɪt daʊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
Vocabulary
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
- going on: To continue doing something
- turn on
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- write down: To record in writing
- making music: The act of creating or performing music.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- cash in: To sell asset to get money back
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- band together: To unite or form a group for a particular purpose.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- having a field day: Enjoying an opportunity to do something freely or excessively.
- have to: Must do
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- love: Person's name
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- sample: To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
- album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
- slick: Confident; effortlessly effective
- la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
- sampling: To try (e.g. food), to see if you like it
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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】Mark Ronson: How sampling transformed music (How sampling transformed music | Mark Ronson)
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Vivian Lam posted on 2014/08/12Ever wondered how your favorite songs got those killer beats? Dive into the fascinating world of music sampling with producer Mark Ronson, and discover how this technique totally transformed the music industry, from "La Di Da Di" to Amy Winehouse! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and get a deeper understanding of remix culture and even the copyright debates that come with it.
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