afternoon tea
US /ˌæftɚˈnun ti/
UK /ˌɑ:ftəˈnu:n ti:/
- Noun
- A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
A1Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Morealso known as
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UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morearrive at
US /əˈraɪv æt/
UK /əˈraiv æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
A2Moreat 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.
C2Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morefor example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave been around
US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a lot of experience in life.
- To have existed for a period of time.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a minute
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UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
out 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.
A1Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMoretake a bath
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To wash oneself in a bathtub.
A1Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Moretoo heavy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- Excessively burdensome or difficult to manage.
up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- going on: To continue doing something
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- in terms of
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- on to: Toward something; forward
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at least: As a minimum
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- call: A order or request for action
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- area: Amount of measured space
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- hot: Angry or excited
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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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1 Day in the hot-spring town of Guanziling/關子嶺泡溫泉玩1天
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Ashley Chen posted on 2014/08/29Ever dreamed of soaking in a mud bath in Taiwan? This video takes you on a fun 1-day trip to Guanziling, showing you how to get there and what to see, like the unique Water Fire Spring! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn about local culture, making your next trip planning a breeze.
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