background
US /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Images, color, or information behind the main one
- Someone's personal work and educational history
- Adjective
- Done or existing in a less noticeable or important way
- Hidden or not easily seen
A2TOEICMoreflag
US /flæɡ/
UK /flæɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate something should get special attention
- Noun
- Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
A2TOEICMoreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMorein ruins
US
UK
- Phrase
- Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- Having suffered a catastrophic setback or failure.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
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Vocabulary
- in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- leave: To go away from; depart
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- sit: To take an exam
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
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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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Visiting Amman Citadel in Amman, Jordan (Jabal al-Qal'a - جبل القلعة)
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霍啟盛 posted on 2014/09/09Ever wondered what it's like to explore Amman Citadel? This video takes you on a walking tour of this incredible archaeological site, showing off amazing panoramic views and the famous Hercules Fingers! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for travel and learn fascinating cultural details about Jordan.
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